Aldicarb
Norwalk Water Department
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
13
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-23 | 9588-002-1041 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | 9588-003-1024 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | 9588-012-0947 | ND |
| 2015-07-30 | 9588-002-1044 | ND |
| 2015-07-30 | 9588-003-1015 | ND |
| 2015-07-30 | 9588-012-0928 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 9588-002-0953 | ND |
| 2018-04-11 | 9588-003-0930 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 9588-002-1000 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 9588-003-0935 | ND |
| 2019-05-24 | 9588-012-0920 | ND |
| 2019-07-25 | 9588-012-0930 | ND |
| 2019-10-25 | 9588-012-0930 | ND |