Metolachlor
Des Moines Water Works
Metolachlor is a herbicide applied on corn, soybeans and other crops. The EPA has classified metolachlor as a possible human carcinogen.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | 0.1000 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.1000 ppb |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | 0.200 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.200 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-07-13 | OE266315 | 0.1000 ppb |
2019-07-09 | OE831885 | 0.200 ppb |