Dalapon
Shorewood
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
20
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 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-22 | 1501D20-004C | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 1501D20-007C | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 1501D20-010C | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | 1501D20-001C | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 1506679-001C | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 1506679-004C | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 1506679-007C | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 1506679-010C | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | 1510372-001C | ND |
| 2016-01-18 | 1601934-001C | ND |
| 2017-04-05 | 1704348-001C | ND |
| 2017-07-10 | 1707481-001C | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 1801579-001C | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 1801579-004C | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 1801579-007C | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 1801579-010C | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 1805I62-001C | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 1805I62-004C | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 1805I62-007C | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 1805I62-010C | ND |