Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Carbofuran

Monroe Water System

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.

 

19

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND60ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND30ND
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
2018-02-0935373627001ND
2018-02-0935373627001ND
2018-07-3035407880001ND
2018-07-3035407880001ND
2019-01-1435442603001ND
2019-01-1435442603001ND
2019-03-0735452761001ND
2019-03-0735452761001ND
2019-08-2935494357001ND
2019-08-2935494357001ND
2020-01-0635523114001ND
2020-07-1635564002001ND
2021-02-0235608834002ND
2021-09-2335666240001ND
2021-10-2635673559001ND
2022-01-1835692112001ND
2022-08-1535741176001ND
2023-02-0635778177001ND
2023-07-1835814092001ND