Dalapon
Magnolia Waterworks
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-05 | 15008007402 | ND |
| 2015-01-05 | 15008007502 | ND |
| 2015-01-05 | 15008007602 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 15141010401 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 15141011001 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 15141010901 | ND |
| 2018-01-02 | 18004005302 | ND |
| 2018-01-02 | 18004004202 | ND |
| 2018-01-02 | 18004005402 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 18095002801 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 18095001901 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 18095002701 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186007202 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186008102 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186008002 | ND |