Aldicarb
City of Escondido
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 7 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 7 ppb for aldicarb was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a lifetime health-based limit for effects other than cancer. This health guideline protects against harm to the nervous system.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-05-18 | 2706-018-1110 | ND |
2015-05-18 | 2706-019-1010 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 2706-018-1120 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 2706-019-1029 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 0007-018-0838 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 0007-019-0916 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 0007-018-0900 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 0007-019-0935 | ND |