Oxamyl (Vydate)
City of Pilot Point
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-30 | Q1930236015 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | Q1953061001 | ND |
| 2019-10-24 | Q1973669006 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | Q2001732032 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | Q2001732031 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | Q2001732030 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | Q2001732029 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | Q2001732028 | ND |
| 2020-01-16 | Q2001732027 | ND |
| 2020-05-11 | Q2018213008 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | Q2334321004 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | Q2334321005 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | Q2334321006 | ND |
| 2023-12-08 | Q2352639001 | ND |
| 2023-12-08 | Q2352639002 | ND |
| 2023-12-08 | Q2352639003 | ND |
| 2023-12-08 | Q2352639004 | ND |