Dalapon
City of Bogalusa Water System
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-05 | AD99252 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99250 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99249 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99251 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99252 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99253 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99251 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99250 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99249 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AD99253 | ND |
| 2016-09-19 | 35267164002 | ND |
| 2016-09-19 | 35267164001 | ND |
| 2016-09-19 | 35267164001 | ND |
| 2016-09-19 | 35267164002 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287005 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287004 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287003 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287002 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287001 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287002 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287003 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287004 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287005 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | 35331287001 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080001 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080002 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080001 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 35483080002 | ND |