Diazinon (Spectracide)
Pajaro Community Services District
Diazinon is a toxic pesticide. The EPA banned residential uses in 2004 and restricted uses on food crops due to safety concerns. Diazinon exposures damage the nervous system, especially during gestation and childhood.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppb for diazinon was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a lifetime health-based limit for effects other than cancer. This health guideline protects against non-cancer toxicity.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-13 | CA2710020_002_002-201808131300 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | CA2710020_002_002-201812101100 | ND |
| 2021-06-07 | CA2710020_002_002-202106070750 | ND |
| 2021-08-09 | CA2710020_002_002-202108090900 | ND |
| 2021-11-22 | CA2710020_002_002-202111220845 | ND |
| 2023-03-27 | CA2710020_002_002-202303270820 | ND |
| 2023-03-29 | CA2710020_DST_802-202303291003 | ND |
| 2023-05-08 | CA2710020_002_002-202305081203 | ND |