Aldicarb
City of Frost
NOTE: City of Frost purchases water from City of Corsicana which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Corsicana.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 Frost purchases water from City of Corsicana which is required to test for aldicarb. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Corsicana.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-10 | Q1901447004 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | Q1901447011 | ND |
| 2022-04-14 | Q2211615015 | ND |
| 2022-04-14 | Q2211615016 | ND |