Aldicarb
Blount County Water
Aldicarb is a neurotoxic insecticide.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 | 1506-00017-2 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | 1506-00017-1 | ND |
| 2015-12-01 | 1512-00029-1 | ND |
| 2015-12-01 | 1512-00029-2 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | 1806-00036-001 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 1812-00024-001 | ND |