Dalapon
Indiana American Water - Johnson County
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-13 | 317340RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-04-13 | 317342RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-04-13 | 317344RS28-1602 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 326366RS28-1603 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 326367RS28-1603 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 326368RS28-1603 | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 43623901RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 43624001RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 43624101RS28-190 | ND |
| 2019-07-11 | 452431RS28-1903 | ND |
| 2019-07-11 | 452432RS28-1903 | ND |
| 2019-07-11 | 452433RS28-1903 | ND |