Oxamyl (Vydate)
Oldsmar Water System
Oxamyl is a neurotoxic insecticide used on cotton, fruit and vegetable crops. It may harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 26 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 26 ppb for oxamyl 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 harm to the central nervous system.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 200 ppb
The legal limit for oxamyl, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
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2020-02-19 | ND |
2020-12-16 | ND |
2023-02-08 | ND |
2023-08-03 | ND |