Dalapon
Epcor Water - Sun City West
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-01-28 | 5012245-01SOC | ND |
2015-01-28 | 5012248-01SOC | ND |
2015-07-15 | 5071448-01S | ND |
2015-07-15 | 5071453-01 | ND |
2018-03-06 | 18C0550-01 SOC | ND |
2018-03-06 | 18C0554-01 SOC | ND |
2018-07-25 | 18G2718-01 SOC | ND |
2018-07-25 | 18G2721-01 SOC | ND |