Dalapon
Liberty Utilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | 16230000302 | ND |
| 2016-08-15 | 16230000102 | ND |
| 2016-08-15 | 16230000202 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | 16314001902 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | 16314002002 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | 16314002102 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248003502 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002302 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002202 | ND |
| 2019-11-13 | 19318001702 | ND |
| 2019-11-13 | 19318001602 | ND |
| 2019-11-13 | 19318001502 | ND |