Dalapon
Oakridge Gardens LLC
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2014-09-16 | BH14870SOC5 | ND |
2014-12-11 | BH52604SOC5 | ND |
2015-03-30 | BH90612SOC5 | ND |
2015-05-27 | BJ22607SOC5 | ND |
2016-11-28 | E611R12-1SOC | ND |
2017-04-17 | D7D1227-02SOC | ND |
2019-10-08 | CE29061 | ND |