Dalapon
Joshua Valley Water Company
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180276SB | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180276SC | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180276SD | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | 201309180276SS | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | 201605190029SA | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | 201605190029SB | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | 201605190029SC | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | 201605190029SD | ND |