Dalapon
New Holland Borough
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 200 ppb
The legal limit for dalapon, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals published in 1960.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | 2013067001 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 2013067002 | ND |
| 2014-06-24 | 2014124001 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | 2029357001 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | 2029357002 | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 2030649001 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16219740 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16219776 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 16379317 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | 16690940 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | 16690975 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | 16845567 | ND |