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Dalapon

Sirwa #3 (leon)

The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.

 

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Samples

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.800 ppb110.800 ppb
20190.600 ppb110.600 ppb
20201.10 ppb111.10 ppb
20211.30 ppb111.30 ppb
20224.50 ppb222.50 ppb - 6.50 ppb
20231.30 ppb111.30 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

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