Dalapon
Peg Leg Cove Water System
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14.5 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 28.9 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.65 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.900 ppb - 2.40 ppb |
| 2016 | 2.35 ppb | 4 | 4 | 2.00 ppb - 2.70 ppb |
| 2017 | 1.44 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.970 ppb - 1.90 ppb |
| 2018 | 1.40 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 2.80 ppb |
| 2019 | 2.95 ppb | 4 | 4 | 1.70 ppb - 4.20 ppb |
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
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