Aldicarb
Elmira Water Board
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-15 | 14042931-001SOC | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 14041825-007SOC | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | S5J1742-03SOC | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | S5J1740-01SOCS | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | J7D1166-01SOCS | ND |
| 2017-04-24 | J7D1451-01SOCS | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | S8J0362-01SOC | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | S8J0361-01SOC | ND |