Diazinon (Spectracide)
Lovelock Meadows Water District
Diazinon is a toxic pesticide. The EPA banned residential uses in 2004 and restricted uses on food crops due to safety concerns. Diazinon exposures damage the nervous system, especially during gestation and childhood.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppb for diazinon was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a lifetime health-based limit for effects other than cancer. This health guideline protects against non-cancer toxicity.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-30 | 201807310594 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | 201902270374 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 201903050429 | ND |
| 2020-03-03 | EN2020-00007558 | ND |
| 2021-03-01 | 202103040676 | ND |
| 2022-05-17 | 380-2160-1 | ND |
| 2023-06-05 | AGF-0910-01 | ND |
| 2023-06-05 | AGF0910-01 | ND |