Dalapon
Phenix City Utilities
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.325 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 1.30 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-22 | 140723031-1 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | 150721010-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | 160420026-1 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 160722036-1 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | 170718029-1 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | 180717005-002 | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105930001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105930001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105930001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-19 | 20113699A | 1.30 ppb |