Dalapon
Henry County Water Authority
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
25
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | 140305086-1 | ND |
| 2014-06-02 | 140603014-1 | ND |
| 2015-02-25 | 150226031-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-04 | 150605032-1 | ND |
| 2016-03-10 | 160311016-3 | ND |
| 2016-03-10 | 160311016-2 | ND |
| 2016-03-10 | 160311016-1 | ND |
| 2016-06-09 | 160610003-2 | ND |
| 2016-06-09 | 160610003-1 | ND |
| 2016-08-31 | 160901038-1 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 180328027-1 | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | 180605008-001 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 1807-00035-1S | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 20106578001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 20106578003_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | 20106578002_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781003_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781003_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781002_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781002_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781004_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 20114781004_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-10-17 | 20126579001_ISOC | ND |