Dalapon
St. Simons Island
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | AI27421 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | AI27435 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | AI38894 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | AI38902 | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | AI45961 | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | AI45972 | ND |
| 2014-10-13 | AI57588 | ND |
| 2014-10-13 | AI57593 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | AJ36152 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | AJ47674 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | AJ56242 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | AJ65328 | ND |