Oxamyl (Vydate)
Newellton 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 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-09 | 35373624001 | ND |
| 2018-02-09 | 35373624001 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 35407879001 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 35407879001 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | 35442603002 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | 35442603002 | ND |
| 2019-03-07 | 35452760001 | ND |
| 2019-03-07 | 35452760001 | ND |
| 2019-08-29 | 35494352001 | ND |
| 2019-08-29 | 35494352001 | ND |
| 2020-01-06 | 35523110001 | ND |
| 2020-08-12 | 35570543001 | ND |
| 2021-01-18 | 35605842002 | ND |
| 2021-09-15 | 35664395001 | ND |
| 2022-01-18 | 35692112002 | ND |
| 2022-08-15 | 35741176002 | ND |
| 2023-02-06 | 35778177003 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 35814094001 | ND |