Aldicarb
Natick Water Department
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-12 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |