Permethrin
TUD - Sonora/Jamestown Water System
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-04-08 | A9C1354-01 | ND |
2019-04-08 | A9C1354-02 | ND |
2019-07-11 | A9F1926-02 | ND |
2019-10-08 | A9I2464-02 | ND |
2019-12-12 | A9L1146-01 | ND |
2020-01-28 | A9L1554-01 | ND |
2020-01-28 | A9L1554-02 | ND |