Aldicarb
Attleboro Water Department
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
13
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014-04-03 | ND |
| 2014-04-03 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | ND |
| 2014-10-01 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | ND |
| 2015-08-21 | ND |
| 2018-04-05 | ND |
| 2018-04-05 | ND |
| 2018-06-30 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | ND |