Dalapon
Northern Kentucky Water District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-02 | 3253946 | ND |
| 2015-06-02 | 3253926 | ND |
| 2015-06-02 | 3253935 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 3298389 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 3298358 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 3298337 | ND |
| 2018-08-30 | 4042718 | ND |
| 2018-09-20 | 4064294 | ND |
| 2018-09-20 | 4064303 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | 4102029 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4174469 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4174480 | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 4248044 | ND |
| 2019-04-03 | 4248064 | ND |