Dalapon
Vixen Water System
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 0.560 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 2.80 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-26 | 35457369001 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 35457369002 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 35457369001 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | 35457369002 | ND |
| 2021-06-09 | 35640031001 | ND |
| 2022-02-21 | 35698852001 | ND |
| 2022-02-21 | 35698852002 | ND |
| 2022-02-21 | 35698852003 | ND |
| 2022-05-03 | 35714819003 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2022-09-13 | 35747178001 | ND |