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Carbofuran

Berwick Bayou Vista Water Works Commission

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.

 

18

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND40ND
2020ND40ND
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
2018-01-2535370415001ND
2018-01-2535370415001ND
2018-07-0935403038001ND
2018-07-0935403038001ND
2019-01-1535442693001ND
2019-01-1535442693001ND
2019-07-09B1902907-001ND
2019-07-09B1902907-001ND
2020-02-0435528640001ND
2020-03-1935538834001ND
2020-10-1535585522001ND
2020-11-1835593540001ND
2021-03-2535621779001ND
2021-11-3035680897001ND
2022-05-1135717556001ND
2022-07-2835735505001ND
2023-09-2635830707001ND
2023-10-0935833393001ND