Chlorpyriphos
Alpha-Talbott Utility District
NOTE: Alpha-Talbott Utility District purchases water from Morristown Water System which is required to test for chlorpyriphos. Sample information shown below was taken by Morristown Water System.
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide that has been widely used, but in 2021, application on food crops was banned by the EPA. Exposure to chlorpyrifos during pregnancy and early life harms the developing brain, including reduced IQ, delayed development of motor and sensory functions, and social and behavioral dysfunction.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Alpha-Talbott Utility District purchases water from Morristown Water System which is required to test for chlorpyriphos. Sample information shown below was taken by Morristown Water System.
Date | Result |
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2019-02-06 | ND |
2019-05-07 | ND |
2019-08-08 | ND |
2019-11-06 | ND |