Dalapon
Mineral Springs
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-19 | 14233009102 | ND |
2014-08-19 | 14233009202 | ND |
2015-03-24 | 15085000902 | ND |
2017-08-02 | 17215004401 | ND |
2017-08-02 | 17215004501 | ND |
2017-10-11 | 17285006402 | ND |
2017-10-11 | 17285006502 | ND |
2018-02-13 | 18046000702 | ND |