Oxamyl (Vydate)
New Orleans Algiers Water Works
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297003 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 35371297003 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421764001 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 35421764001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446734001 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 35446734001 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 35503637001 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 35503637001 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | 35510827001 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | 35510827001 | ND |
| 2020-03-18 | 35538517001 | ND |
| 2021-03-29 | 35622312001 | ND |
| 2021-12-08 | 35683695001 | ND |
| 2022-03-15 | 35704704001 | ND |
| 2022-05-23 | 35720381001 | ND |
| 2023-03-06 | 35783941001 | ND |
| 2023-10-31 | 35838748001 | ND |