Dalapon

Bayou Liberty Water Association

The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.

Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Detections	Range of results
2013	N/A	0	0	N/A
2014	2.03 ppb	6	6	2.03 ppb
2015	N/A	0	0	N/A
2016	N/A	0	0	N/A
2017	ND	6	0	ND
2018	ND	2	0	ND
2019	N/A	0	0	N/A

ppb = parts per billion

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