Dalapon
Mandeville Water Supply
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | 1.20 ppb | 6 | 4 | ND - 2.80 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | AD89626 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | AD89626 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | AD94956 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2014-08-06 | AD94956 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2014-09-15 | AD90664 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2014-09-15 | AD90664 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2016-10-03 | 35270382003 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 35270382004 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 35270382003 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 35270382004 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | 35296919004 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | 35296919004 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 35317230005 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 35317230004 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 35317230004 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 35317230005 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 35483304001 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 35483304002 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 35483304001 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 35483304002 | ND |