Permethrin
Fallbrook PUD
Permethrin is an insecticide used on agricultural crops, but most uses are non-agricultural. It can be applied to residential areas to control mosquitoes and ticks and also used as a bug repellent on clothing, as well as medical applications to treat head lice. Long-term exposure to permethrin may harm the liver.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-06-12 | B8F1230-01 | ND |
2018-06-12 | B8F1230-02 | ND |
2018-09-11 | B8I1221-01 | ND |
2018-11-13 | B8K1475-01 | ND |
2018-12-11 | B8L1366-01 | ND |
2018-12-11 | B8L1366-02 | ND |
2019-04-09 | B9D1360-01 | ND |
2019-04-09 | B9D1360-02 | ND |