Aldicarb
Orange Beach Water, Sewer and F.P.A.
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-17 | 150318029-1 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | 180322040-1 | ND |
| 2018-03-22 | 180322037-1 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | 18090625-001E | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 20106603001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | 20113917001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-12-16 | 20135011001_ISOC | ND |