Dalapon
Laharpe
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-02 | 4040656-01 | ND |
2014-04-02 | 4040656-02 | ND |
2014-09-08 | 4091180-01RE1 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 5013422-01 | ND |
2015-04-13 | 5042638-01 | ND |
2016-04-12 | 6042146-01 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7054592-01 | ND |
2017-05-23 | 7054592-02 | ND |
2018-04-11 | 8042436-01 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 9041977-01 | ND |