Chlorpyriphos
Town of Apex
NOTE: Town of Apex purchases water from Cary which is required to test for chlorpyriphos. Sample information shown below was taken by Cary.
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide that has been widely used, but in 2021, application on food crops was banned by the EPA. Exposure to chlorpyrifos during pregnancy and early life harms the developing brain, including reduced IQ, delayed development of motor and sensory functions, and social and behavioral dysfunction.
4
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Town of Apex purchases water from Cary which is required to test for chlorpyriphos. Sample information shown below was taken by Cary.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-11 | 4562436 | ND |
| 2020-05-12 | 4625947 | ND |
| 2020-08-11 | 4696726 | ND |
| 2020-11-09 | 4771139 | ND |