Dalapon
US Army Fort Huachuca
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-06-25 | 3270539 | ND |
2015-06-25 | 3270532 | ND |
2015-06-25 | 3270525 | ND |
2015-06-25 | 3270518 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 3357275 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 3357269 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 3357263 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 3357257 | ND |
2015-11-10 | 3357251 | ND |
2016-03-17 | 3417063 | ND |
2017-03-15 | 3655669 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 3761096 | ND |
2018-03-19 | 18C1824-05 | ND |
2018-03-19 | 18C1824-04 | ND |
2018-03-19 | 18C1824-03 | ND |
2018-03-19 | 18C1824-02 | ND |
2018-03-19 | 18C1824-01 | ND |
2018-08-13 | 18H1324-01 | ND |
2018-08-13 | 18H1324-05 | ND |
2018-08-13 | 18H1324-04 | ND |
2018-08-13 | 18H1324-03 | ND |
2018-08-13 | 18H1324-02 SOC | ND |