Diazinon (Spectracide)
City of Roseville
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.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 .
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-12 | 5810-002-0937 | ND |
| 2016-08-25 | 5810-015-0926 | ND |
| 2016-08-25 | 5810-017-0808 | ND |
| 2016-08-25 | 5810-019-0850 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 5810-008-1056 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 5810-015-1210 | ND |