Dalapon
Huttig Waterworks
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010702 | ND |
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010602 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 17060000502 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | 18123006102 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001202 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031001102 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19121003302 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002102 | ND |