Oxamyl (Vydate)
Shreveport 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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | 35367518001 | ND |
| 2018-01-08 | 35367518001 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 35407295001 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 35407295001 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 35490938001 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | 35490938001 | ND |
| 2020-03-16 | 35538199001 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 35569895001 | ND |
| 2021-02-10 | 35612029004 | ND |
| 2021-08-05 | 35653536001 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | 35693462009 | ND |
| 2022-07-27 | 35735463002 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 35776976001 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | 35821479001 | ND |