Dinoseb
Plymouth
Dinoseb is a herbicide that causes birth defects and reproductive difficulties. It has been banned in the U.S. since 1986.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 7 ppb
The legal limit for dinoseb, established in 1992, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1970s and 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2046-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2046-02 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | 18L0666-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | 18L0666-02 | ND |
| 2021-02-23 | 21B1199-02 | ND |
| 2021-02-23 | 21B1199-03 | ND |
| 2021-04-28 | 21D1641-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-28 | 21D1641-02 | ND |