Dalapon
Pima 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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-20 | 4021665-01S | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 4021665-02S | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | 4021665-03S | ND |
| 2014-07-23 | 4072127-01 | ND |
| 2014-07-23 | 4072127-02 | ND |
| 2014-07-23 | 4072127-03 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | 7030445-01 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | 7030445-02 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | 7030445-03 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | 7090742-01 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | 7090742-02 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | 7090742-03SOC | ND |