Aldicarb
Ruth Water District
NOTE: Ruth Water District purchases water from Ely Municipal Water Department which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Ely Municipal Water Department.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Ruth Water District purchases water from Ely Municipal Water Department which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Ely Municipal Water Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-11 | 201503170492 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | 201510200094 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 6I13035-05 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 6I13035-04 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191268 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191272 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191270 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191271 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 201910010466 | ND |