Dalapon
Cottages Of Acadiana 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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-27 | 35383753001 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | 35383753001 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407173002 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | 35407173002 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 35490062001 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 35490062001 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | 35495373001 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | 35495373001 | ND |
| 2021-01-25 | 35607350001 | ND |
| 2022-08-23 | 35742134005 | ND |