Dimethipin
City of Virginia Beach
NOTE: City of Virginia Beach purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for dimethipin. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
Dimethipin is an herbicide and desiccant used on cotton. It can harm the liver and kidneys and is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
8
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 | 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Virginia Beach purchases water from City of Norfolk which is required to test for dimethipin. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Norfolk.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150880 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150881 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 201805091294 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 201805091295 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808151164 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808151116 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140448 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140471 | ND |