Aldicarb
Wilmington Water Department
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
27
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | ND |
| 2019-01-02 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 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 |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | ND |