Aldicarb
Newtown Artesian Water Company
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
16
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-21 | L4218678-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | L4775277-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | L4767190-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | L4767190-2 | ND |
| 2014-06-02 | L4658460-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | L4636164-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | L4104010-5 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | L5241784-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | L5241784-2 | ND |
| 2014-09-11 | L4104010-4 | ND |
| 2017-06-16 | 16548661 | ND |
| 2017-06-16 | 16548695 | ND |
| 2017-06-19 | 16397258 | ND |
| 2017-09-13 | 16864773 | ND |
| 2017-09-13 | 16864814 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | 16864732 | ND |