Dalapon
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Bethel Plant
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 | Q1418954004 | ND |
| 2014-07-24 | Q1430757007 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | Q1502407006 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | Q1647802004 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | Q1711660002 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | Q1825432004 | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | Q1911007007 | ND |