Dalapon
Indiana American Water - Richmond
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-22 | 252195RS-2031 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 28646201RS28-150 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 28646701RS28-150 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 28647101RS28-150 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 29499501RS28-150 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 39499201RS28-150 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 294999RV-1503 | ND |
| 2016-04-11 | 317323RS-1602 | ND |
| 2017-04-04 | 35194901RS-1702 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 401602RS28-1803 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | 401605RS28-1803 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 401611RS28-1803 | ND |