Dalapon
Bremen Water Department
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 | 354799RS28-1802 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | 360593RS28-1803 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 362045RS28-1803 | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | 364981RS28-1804 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 370080RS28-1901 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 373608RS-1802 | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | 408586 | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | 408587 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | 413354 | ND |
| 2021-07-26 | 414155 | ND |