Oxamyl (Vydate)
Alberta Water System
Oxamyl is a neurotoxic insecticide used on cotton, fruit and vegetable crops. It may harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 26 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 26 ppb for oxamyl was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to the central nervous system.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 200 ppb
The legal limit for oxamyl, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-11 | 35612027001 | ND |
| 2021-03-09 | 35618673007 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | 35629109001 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | 35629109002 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | 35629109003 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | 35629109004 | ND |
| 2021-04-27 | 35629109005 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | 35648184001 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | 35648184002 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | 35648189002 | ND |
| 2021-11-02 | 35675540003 | ND |
| 2021-11-16 | 35678184001 | ND |
| 2021-11-16 | 35678184002 | ND |