Dalapon
Arizona Water Company - White Tanks
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-12 | 201503120448S | ND |
| 2015-06-22 | 201506230242S | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 201507080280S | ND |
| 2015-10-07 | 201510080303S | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 201602040225S | ND |
| 2016-07-07 | 201607070671S | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 201802280420SA | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 201802280420SB | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 201808220216SA | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 201808220216SB | ND |