Metolachlor
Marais Des Cygnes Public Utility Authority
Metolachlor is a herbicide applied on corn, soybeans and other crops. The EPA has classified metolachlor as a possible human carcinogen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 3.90 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2020 | 0.850 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2021 | 3.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2022 | 2.40 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2023 | 4.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 4.30 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-09 | 1003443 | ND |
| 2019-06-10 | 1183991 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2020-06-16 | 1406749 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2021-06-14 | 1860036 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2022-05-10 | 2255425 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2023-05-15 | 2500026 | 4.30 ppb |