Aldicarb
Topsfield Water Department
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | ND |
| 2020-01-13 | ND |
| 2022-02-03 | ND |
| 2022-09-27 | ND |
| 2023-03-16 | ND |