Oxamyl (Vydate)
Fayette Water Supply Corporation West
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-06 | AE17097 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17107 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | AE23807 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | AE98234 | ND |
| 2020-02-12 | AE98235 | ND |
| 2020-04-13 | AF06412 | ND |
| 2021-03-08 | AF45802 | ND |
| 2021-04-28 | AF51542 | ND |
| 2023-03-09 | AG32484 | ND |
| 2023-03-09 | AG32485 | ND |
| 2023-04-04 | AG35462 | ND |