Dalapon
Canton
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-16 | 4042653-01 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 4071182-01 | ND |
2015-04-08 | 5041215-01 | ND |
2016-04-06 | 6040766-01 | ND |
2017-06-13 | 7062298-01 | ND |
2017-09-13 | 7092253-01 | ND |
2018-04-26 | 8044665-01 | ND |
2019-05-16 | 9053610-01 | ND |