Dalapon
City of Milwaukie
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2015-05-27 | 514700901-S | ND |
2015-05-27 | 514700902-S | ND |
2015-05-27 | 514700903-S | ND |
2016-02-10 | 604101401-S | ND |
2016-02-10 | 604101501-S | ND |
2016-02-10 | 604101601-S | ND |
2019-12-02 | 933701001-S | ND |
2019-12-03 | 933701101-S | ND |
2019-12-04 | 933802101-S | ND |