Aldicarb
Westborough Water Department
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 9 | 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 |
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2016-05-13 | ND |
2016-05-13 | ND |
2016-05-13 | ND |
2016-05-25 | ND |
2016-12-21 | ND |
2016-12-21 | ND |
2016-12-21 | ND |
2016-12-21 | ND |
2017-08-31 | ND |
2017-11-14 | ND |
2019-06-21 | ND |
2019-06-21 | ND |
2019-06-21 | ND |
2019-07-24 | ND |
2019-12-18 | ND |
2019-12-18 | ND |
2019-12-30 | ND |
2019-12-30 | ND |
2019-12-30 | ND |