Oxamyl (Vydate)
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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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-24 | 18D1315-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 18G1367-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-05 | 19F0236-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-24 | 19G1712-01 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | 21H0282-01 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | 21H0282-02 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | 21H0282-03 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | 21H0282-04 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | 21H0282-05 | ND |
| 2021-10-26 | 21J1363-01 | ND |
| 2021-10-26 | 21J1363-02 | ND |
| 2021-10-26 | 21J1363-03 | ND |
| 2021-10-26 | 21J1363-04 | ND |
| 2021-10-26 | 21J1365-01 | ND |
| 2022-11-10 | 22K0560-02 | ND |
| 2023-03-16 | 23C0820-01 | ND |