Dalapon
City of Mendota
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-23 | 5810-009-1000 | ND |
| 2014-12-23 | 5810-010-1015 | ND |
| 2014-12-23 | 5810-011-1025 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 5810-009-1041 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 5810-010-1050 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 5810-011-1100 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 5810-009-1140 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 5810-010-0940 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 5810-011-1030 | ND |