Permethrin
Cedar Grove Water Department
Permethrin is an insecticide used on agricultural crops, but most uses are non-agricultural. It can be applied to residential areas to control mosquitoes and ticks and also used as a bug repellent on clothing, as well as medical applications to treat head lice. Long-term exposure to permethrin may harm the liver.
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-01-31 | 2294425005 | ND |
2018-01-31 | 2294425006 | ND |
2018-04-25 | 2311699005 | ND |
2018-04-25 | 2311699006 | ND |
2018-07-26 | 2328992001 | ND |
2018-07-26 | 2328992002 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 2345133001 | ND |
2018-10-18 | 2345133002 | ND |