Aldicarb
Brunswick / Topsham Water District
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
10
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-20 | ND | |
| 2014-10-20 | ND | |
| 2014-10-20 | ND | |
| 2015-03-26 | 1503-01350-001-C | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | 1706-03719-001-C | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | 1710-01386-003CA | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | 1710-01386-002CA | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 1712-01316-001CA | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 1712-01315-001CA | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 1712-01313-001CA | ND |