Metolachlor
City of Sulphur Springs
Metolachlor is a herbicide applied on corn, soybeans and other crops. The EPA has classified metolachlor as a possible human carcinogen.
6
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 0.1000 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.1000 ppb |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.400 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.400 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | Q1400582002 | ND |
| 2015-05-01 | Q1516196001 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | Q1607094001 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | Q1703388001 | 0.1000 ppb |
| 2018-02-06 | Q1804514001 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | Q1927788001 | 0.400 ppb |