Aldicarb
City of Megargel
NOTE: City of Megargel purchases water from Baylor Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Baylor Water Supply Corporation.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: City of Megargel purchases water from Baylor Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Baylor Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-02 | Q1508025002 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | Q1806399001 | ND |