Diazinon (Spectracide)
Hynes Estates Mutual Water Company
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.
9
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-16 | CA3000519_001_001-201804161115 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | CA3000519_001_001-201807030935 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | CA3000519_005_005-201907101130 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | CA3000519_005_005-201911071310 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | CA3000519_005_005-202002041035 | ND |
| 2020-05-05 | CA3000519_005_005-202005051010 | ND |
| 2020-08-25 | CA3000519_001_001-202008250920 | ND |
| 2020-11-17 | CA3000519_001_001-202011170900 | ND |
| 2021-04-08 | CA3000519_005_005-202104081045 | ND |