Dalapon
Socorro Water System
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-19 | 2014009387 | ND |
2014-03-19 | 2014009385 | ND |
2014-03-19 | 2014009388 | ND |
2014-03-19 | 2014009389 | ND |
2014-04-09 | 2014012069 | ND |
2014-04-09 | 2014012070 | ND |
2014-04-09 | 2014012071 | ND |
2014-04-09 | 2014012068 | ND |
2016-08-25 | 1608G20-001A | ND |
2017-03-22 | 1703C17-005 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 1703C16-005 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 1703C14-005 | ND |
2017-03-22 | 1703C15-005 | ND |