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Carbofuran

New Orleans Algiers Water Works

Carbofuran is a highly toxic insecticide phased out from use in the U.S. since 2009 due to the risks it posed to children and the environment.

 

17

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND60ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.7 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.7 ppb for carbofuran 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 brain and nervous system.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 40 ppb

The legal limit for carbofuran, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s. This limit may not fully protect against harm to the brain and nervous system due to carbofuran exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-3035371297003ND
2018-01-3035371297003ND
2018-10-0235421764001ND
2018-10-0235421764001ND
2019-02-0535446734001ND
2019-02-0535446734001ND
2019-10-0835503637001ND
2019-10-0835503637001ND
2019-11-0735510827001ND
2019-11-0735510827001ND
2020-03-1835538517001ND
2021-03-2935622312001ND
2021-12-0835683695001ND
2022-03-1535704704001ND
2022-05-2335720381001ND
2023-03-0635783941001ND
2023-10-3135838748001ND