Oxamyl (Vydate)
Pennsylvania American Water Company Warren
Oxamyl is a neurotoxic insecticide used on cotton, fruit and vegetable crops. It may harm fetal development.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 26 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 26 ppb for oxamyl 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 central nervous system.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 200 ppb
The legal limit for oxamyl, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-27 | 46272501 | ND |
| 2020-04-06 | 22151832.00 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | 22151860.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | 22347213.00 | ND |
| 2020-05-13 | 22347285.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-08 | 22736946.00 | ND |
| 2020-07-15 | 22736874.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-13 | 22934658.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-19 | 22934686.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | 28837795.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | 28837769.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-06 | 29240297.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-13 | 29240325.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | 29636952.00 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | 29636981.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-05 | 29827564.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-12 | 29827593.00 | ND |