Aldicarb
Lanesborough Fire and Water District
NOTE: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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: Lanesborough Fire and Water District purchases water from Pittsfield DPU Water Department which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Pittsfield DPU Water Department.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-02-27 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | ND |
| 2018-08-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-01 | ND |
| 2021-02-11 | ND |
| 2021-02-11 | ND |
| 2021-08-19 | ND |
| 2021-08-19 | ND |