Aldicarb
City of Slaton
NOTE: City of Slaton purchases water from Lubbock Public Water System which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Lubbock Public Water System.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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: City of Slaton purchases water from Lubbock Public Water System which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by Lubbock Public Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-22 | Q1401929006 | ND |
| 2014-09-17 | Q1445027002 | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | Q1504173010 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | Q1513290001 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | Q1613543006 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | Q1734366012 | ND |
| 2017-09-27 | Q1746701008 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | Q1805018001 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | Q1812603007 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | Q1915160011 | ND |