Dalapon
Purdue University Water Works
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
24
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 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-10 | 540591RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540590RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540589RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540588RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540586RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540587RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549696RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549695RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549964RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549699RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549698RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549697RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 639122 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 639121 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 639120 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 639119 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 639118 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 639117 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643444 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643443 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643442 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643441 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643440 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643439 | ND |