Aldicarb
Ayer DPW Water Division
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2016-03-08 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | ND |
| 2019-03-05 | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | ND |