Diazinon (Spectracide)
Nevada Id - Lake Wildwood
Diazinon is a toxic pesticide. The EPA banned residential uses in 2004 and restricted uses on food crops due to safety concerns. Diazinon exposures damage the nervous system, especially during gestation and childhood.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 1 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppb for diazinon was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a lifetime health-based limit for effects other than cancer. This health guideline protects against .
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-09 | 5810-002-1300 | ND |
| 2016-05-24 | 5810-002-1000 | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | 5810-002-0810 | ND |
| 2016-11-14 | 5810-002-1230 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 5810-002-1130 | ND |
| 2017-11-08 | 5810-002-0820 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 5810-002-1030 | ND |
| 2018-11-18 | 5810-002-1130 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | 5810-002-1035 | ND |