Dalapon
Desert Sky Dwid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-18 | 201807190400SB | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 201807190400SC | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 201812050077S | ND |
| 2018-12-18 | 550-115254-1 S | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 201902210320SD | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 201902210320SE | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 4211661 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 201904100045SD | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905140180S | ND |
| 2020-10-08 | 202010080356SB | ND |
| 2021-10-05 | 202110060118SB | ND |
| 2021-10-05 | 202110060118SC | ND |