Aldicarb
San Francisco City Water System
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-11 | 9590-007-1115 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | 9590-004-1031 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | 9590-008-0914 | ND |
| 2018-03-08 | 9590-006-0925 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 9590-004-1058 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 9590-006-1012 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | 9590-008-0930 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 9590-007-0519 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 9590-004-0855 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 9590-006-0945 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 9590-008-1025 | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 9590-007-0730 | ND |