Aldicarb
Wauconda
NOTE: Wauconda purchases water from Central Lake County Jawa which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Central Lake County Jawa.
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Wauconda purchases water from Central Lake County Jawa which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Central Lake County Jawa.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-07 | 1404308-001C | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 1504936-001D | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 1604109-001D | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | 1704915-001D | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | 3932550 | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 4295226 | ND |