Oxamyl (Vydate)
Oak Park Heights
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-23 | 19J1304-02 | ND |
| 2019-10-23 | 19J1304-03 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | 20A0674-01 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | 20A0674-02 | ND |
| 2022-05-16 | 22E1197-02 | ND |
| 2022-09-20 | 22I1243-01 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | 23C0416-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 23E1833-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 23E1833-02 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | 23H1908-01 | ND |