Ethoprop
Town of Apex
NOTE: Town of Apex purchases water from Cary which is required to test for ethoprop. Sample information shown below was taken by Cary.
Ethoprop is an organphosphate pesticide used on a variety of crops. Exposure to ethoprop can harm the nervous system.
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 ethoprop. 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 |