Dalapon
Indiana American Water - Noblesville
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
14
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-31 | 272486RS28-1404 | ND |
| 2015-02-13 | 280052RS28-1501 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | 28650601RS28-150 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 295015RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | 317350RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | 317353RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | 317355RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-07-25 | 326372RS28-1603 | ND |
| 2016-07-25 | 326373RS28-1603 | ND |
| 2016-07-25 | 326374RS28-1603 | ND |
| 2019-04-11 | 43627501RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-04-11 | 43627601RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 452455RS28-1903 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 452456RS28-1903 | ND |