Dalapon
Thomas Cove
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-30 | L5153605-1 515 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | L5242402-1 515 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | L5486345-515 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | L5530433-1-515 | ND |
| 2016-09-23 | L6372174-515 | ND |
| 2016-09-23 | L6372290-515 | ND |
| 2017-02-17 | L6568639-1 515 | ND |
| 2017-02-17 | L6635059-1 515 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | 8030875-01 515 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | 8030880-01 515 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9055333-01 515 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9055337-01 515 | ND |