Dalapon
Sarasota County Special Utility District
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
21
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | ND |