Permethrin
Belle Vernon Borough Municipal Authority
NOTE: Belle Vernon Borough Municipal Authority purchases water from Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Yough Plant which is required to test for permethrin. Sample information shown below was taken by Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Yough Plant.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Belle Vernon Borough Municipal Authority purchases water from Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Yough Plant which is required to test for permethrin. Sample information shown below was taken by Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Yough Plant.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-26 | 8071933-01A | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 8083300-01B | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 8083300-02B | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 8100378-01B | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 8100378-02B | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | 4176131 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4176495 | ND |