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Cyanazine (Bladex)

Steeple Run Subdivision

NOTE: Steeple Run Subdivision purchases water from Du Page Water Commission which is required to test for cyanazine (bladex). Sample information shown below was taken by Du Page Water Commission.

Cyanazine, a cancer-causing chemical related to the herbicide atrazine, has been phased out of use in the U.S. since 1995. Cyanazine has been also linked to birth defects and damage to the central nervous system.

 

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Samples

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/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 cyanazine 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

NOTE: Steeple Run Subdivision purchases water from Du Page Water Commission which is required to test for cyanazine (bladex). Sample information shown below was taken by Du Page Water Commission.

Date Lab ID Result