Dinoseb
City of Lynchburg
Dinoseb is a herbicide that causes birth defects and reproductive difficulties. It has been banned in the U.S. since 1986.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 7 ppb
The legal limit for dinoseb, established in 1992, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1970s and 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-15 | E140303880 | ND |
2014-04-15 | E140303875 | ND |
2014-07-14 | E140606127 | ND |
2014-07-14 | E140606117 | ND |
2017-04-11 | E170301824 | ND |
2017-04-11 | E170301838 | ND |
2017-07-31 | E170603191 | ND |
2017-07-31 | E170603193 | ND |