Dalapon
Lukins Brothers Water Company
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
5
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-19 | CA0910007_001_001-202003190830 | ND |
| 2021-04-22 | CA0910007_005_005-202104221100 | ND |
| 2021-07-12 | CA0910007_005_005-202107120845 | ND |
| 2021-11-08 | CA0910007_005_005-202111081010 | ND |
| 2022-03-08 | CA0910007_005_005-202203081159 | ND |