Aldrin
Decatur Waterworks
NOTE: Decatur Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for aldrin. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
Aldrin is a pesticide that was banned in the 1970s due to its toxicity to people and wildlife, and its tendency to persist and accumulate in the environment.
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Decatur Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for aldrin. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | 18025006101 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | 18059002001 | ND |
| 2020-01-07 | 20008000406 | ND |
| 2020-06-24 | 20177002601 | ND |
| 2023-01-02 | O204668-OGC-1 | ND |