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Toxaphene

Cedar Crest

Toxaphene is a neurotoxic, persistent and bioaccumulative insecticide classified by the EPA as a probable human carcinogen.

 

16

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND60ND
2019ND20ND
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND50ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND30ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.03 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.03 ppb for toxaphene 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 cancer.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 3 ppb

The legal limit for toxaphene, established in 1991, was based on analytical detection limits at the time that the standard was set. This limit may not fully protect against the risk of cancer due to toxaphene exposure.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-08-01ND
2018-08-01ND
2018-08-01ND
2018-08-29ND
2018-08-29ND
2018-09-11ND
2019-06-18ND
2019-06-18ND
2021-06-214142944ND
2021-09-174182952ND
2021-09-174182952ND
2021-12-074221148ND
2021-12-074221148ND
2023-07-314510025ND
2023-09-114528797ND
2023-10-094541747ND