Aldicarb
City of Cambridge
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
8
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-11 | E16000513004 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | E16000669001 | ND |
| 2015-08-31 | E160087001 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | E16001756001 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | E19003553001 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | E19003554001 | ND |
| 2019-05-16 | E19003916001 | ND |
| 2019-05-16 | E19003915001 | ND |