Aldicarb
Hopedale Water Department
NOTE: Hopedale Water Department purchases water from Milford Water Company which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Milford Water Company.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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: Hopedale Water Department purchases water from Milford Water Company which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Milford Water Company.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2019-05-14 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | ND |
| 2019-10-09 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | ND |
| 2022-04-27 | ND |
| 2022-04-27 | ND |
| 2022-04-27 | ND |
| 2022-06-16 | ND |
| 2022-11-01 | ND |