Dalapon
Kalispell Public Works
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-17 | B14011309-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011310-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011314-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011317-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011318-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011320-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011321-001B | ND |
2014-01-17 | B14011323-001B | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-001A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-002A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-003A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-004A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-005A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-006A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-007A | ND |
2017-01-25 | B17011609-008A | ND |