Dalapon
Goshen Water Utility
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-19 | 361280RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | 361281RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-12-08 | 378666RS28-1604 | ND |
| 2016-12-08 | 378667RS28-1604 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 19042574RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 19042576RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 19081613001RS28- | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | 19081615001RS28- | ND |