Dalapon
West Hwy 80 Ark Road WS
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 0.487 ppb | 12 | 8 | ND - 1.05 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-06-16 | AD92412 | ND |
2014-06-16 | AD92411 | ND |
2014-06-16 | AD92412 | ND |
2014-06-16 | AD92411 | ND |
2014-08-04 | AD94924 | 1.05 ppb |
2014-08-04 | AD94924 | 1.05 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95313 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95315 | 0.620 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95316 | 0.620 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95313 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95315 | 0.620 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95316 | 0.620 ppb |
2017-05-01 | 35310537002 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537001 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537001 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 35310537002 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 35326443005 | ND |
2017-07-24 | 35326443005 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912005 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912005 | ND |