Dimethipin
City of Petersburg
NOTE: City of Petersburg purchases water from Appomattox River Water Authority which is required to test for dimethipin. Sample information shown below was taken by Appomattox River Water Authority.
Dimethipin is an herbicide and desiccant used on cotton. It can harm the liver and kidneys and is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Petersburg purchases water from Appomattox River Water Authority which is required to test for dimethipin. Sample information shown below was taken by Appomattox River Water Authority.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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