Dalapon
Sauk
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | 1808H81-001C | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 1811449-001C | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 1811449-001C | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 1811449-003C | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 1811449-003C | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 1901C92-001C | ND |
| 2021-08-03 | 2108168-001C | ND |
| 2022-02-22 | 2202H58-001C | ND |
| 2023-04-18 | 2304450-001C | ND |
| 2023-04-18 | 2304450-002C | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 2307C20-001C | ND |