Dalapon
Douglas
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-17 | 171067-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 171068-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 171069-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 171070-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 171071-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 182094-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 182095-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 182096-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 182097-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 182098-01 | ND |