Aldicarb
Halifax Water Department
NOTE: Halifax Water Department purchases water from Brockton Water Commission which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Brockton Water Commission.
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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
NOTE: Halifax Water Department purchases water from Brockton Water Commission which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Brockton Water Commission.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | ND |
| 2018-06-12 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | ND |
| 2020-06-08 | ND |
| 2020-06-09 | ND |
| 2020-12-01 | ND |
| 2020-12-02 | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | ND |
| 2022-12-01 | ND |
| 2023-12-06 | ND |