Dalapon
Plainfield Water Works
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2015-06-01 | 302464RS28-1502 | ND |
2015-06-01 | 302465RS28-1502 | ND |
2015-08-26 | 307839RS28-1503 | ND |
2015-08-26 | 307840RS28-1503 | ND |
2018-06-05 | 356544RS28-1802 | ND |
2018-06-05 | 356545RS28-1802 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 363393RS28-1803 | ND |
2018-09-18 | 363394RS28-1803 | ND |