Dalapon
Forrest City Waterworks
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-27 | 13241000302 | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 13241000202 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 13310000802 | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 13310000902 | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 14114013802 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 14240000602 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | 16189013602 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | 16189013502 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 16279003202 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 16279003102 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 17096000202 | ND |
| 2017-07-31 | 17215001701 | ND |