Aldicarb
Bucksport Water Company
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-17 | AD80962 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | AD80963 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | AD80965 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | AD80964 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | AE08292 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | AE10306 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | AE16419 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | AE28504 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | AE28525 | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | AE32801 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | AE34200 | ND |