Dalapon
Old Highway 90 Water Service
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-12 | AC63271 | ND |
2015-06-25 | AC97495 | ND |
2015-06-25 | AC97545 | ND |
2016-10-21 | AD54532 | ND |
2017-05-12 | AD84416 | ND |
2018-08-20 | AE37953 | ND |
2018-08-20 | AE37845 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AE74602 | ND |