Profenofos
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA)
NOTE: Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for profenofos. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
Profenofos is an organophosphate pesticide used on cotton. Exposure to profenofos can harm the nervous system.
0
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for profenofos. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
| Date | Result |
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