Metolachlor
City of Atchison
Metolachlor is a herbicide applied on corn, soybeans and other crops. The EPA has classified metolachlor as a possible human carcinogen.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.140 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.280 ppb |
| 2015 | 2.50 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2016 | 0.640 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.640 ppb |
| 2017 | 2.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-26 | 119216 | ND |
| 2014-05-26 | 119217 | 0.280 ppb |
| 2015-05-18 | 334304 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2016-06-06 | 560285 | 0.640 ppb |
| 2017-05-22 | 765772 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2018-05-14 | 970831 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 1157748 | ND |