Dalapon
City of Soledad
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
17
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-09 | 5810-013-0955 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | 5810-006-0952 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | 5810-007-0900 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | 5810-014-1040 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | 5810-013-1105 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | 5810-008-0910 | ND |
| 2018-05-31 | 5810-006-1012 | ND |
| 2018-05-31 | 5810-014-1020 | ND |
| 2018-05-31 | 5810-013-1015 | ND |
| 2018-05-31 | 5810-011-0845 | ND |
| 2018-05-31 | 5810-008-0845 | ND |
| 2018-05-31 | 5810-007-0945 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 5810-008-0835 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 5810-013-1021 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 5810-007-0908 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 5810-014-0953 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 5810-006-0930 | ND |