Dalapon
GCWSD Waccamaw Neck
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-16 | AD34660 | ND |
2015-01-14 | AD50307 | ND |
2015-01-14 | AD50315 | ND |
2015-01-14 | AD50317 | ND |
2016-02-11 | AD70597 | ND |
2017-02-16 | AD90034 | ND |
2018-02-21 | AE08060 | ND |
2019-01-17 | AE24345 | ND |