Dalapon
Johnson 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2012-01-23 | 201201240163SA | ND |
2012-01-23 | 201201240163SB | ND |
2012-01-23 | 201201240163SC | ND |
2012-07-26 | 201207270233SA | ND |
2012-07-26 | 201207270233SB | ND |
2012-07-26 | 201207270233SC | ND |
2015-03-04 | 201503040395SA | ND |
2015-03-04 | 201503040395SB | ND |
2015-06-17 | 201506170582SA | ND |
2015-06-17 | 201506170582SB | ND |
2016-02-17 | 201602180080S | ND |
2016-10-27 | 201610270264S | ND |