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Carbofuran

Horsham Water&sewer Authority

Carbofuran is a highly toxic insecticide phased out from use in the U.S. since 2009 due to the risks it posed to children and the environment.

 

24

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND240ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.7 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.7 ppb for carbofuran 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 brain and nervous system.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 40 ppb

The legal limit for carbofuran, established in 1991, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s. This limit may not fully protect against harm to the brain and nervous system due to carbofuran exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2023-02-0828520600.00ND
2023-02-0828520531.00ND
2023-02-1528520577.00ND
2023-02-1528520554.00ND
2023-03-0128520629.00ND
2023-03-0128520657.00ND
2023-04-1828899767.00ND
2023-04-1828899638.00ND
2023-04-1828900340.00ND
2023-04-1829107846.00ND
2023-04-1828899711.00ND
2023-04-1828899739.00ND
2023-07-2029496844.00ND
2023-07-2029496817.00ND
2023-07-2729496875.00ND
2023-07-2729496903.00ND
2023-08-1029699527.00ND
2023-08-1029699499.00ND
2023-10-2630071311.00ND
2023-10-2630071339.00ND
2023-10-2630070804.00ND
2023-10-2630071395.00ND
2023-10-2630070832.00ND
2023-10-2630071367.00ND