Dalapon
Benton Harbor
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | 0.167 ppb | 12 | 2 | ND - 1.000 ppb |
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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2014-02-26 | LLF10430 | ND |
2014-02-26 | LLF10431 | ND |
2014-05-28 | LLF20170 | ND |
2014-05-29 | LLF20171 | ND |
2014-09-05 | LLF37137 | ND |
2014-09-05 | LLF37138 | ND |
2014-11-19 | LLF47072 | ND |
2014-11-19 | LLF47071 | ND |
2018-02-14 | LLH66124 | ND |
2018-02-14 | LLH66124 | ND |
2018-02-14 | LLH66123 | ND |
2018-02-14 | LLH66123 | ND |
2018-05-21 | LLH81958 | ND |
2018-05-21 | LLH81958 | ND |
2018-05-21 | LLH81959 | ND |
2018-05-21 | LLH81959 | ND |
2018-08-08 | LLH98083 | ND |
2018-08-08 | LLH98083 | ND |
2018-08-08 | LLH98082 | 1.000 ppb |
2018-08-08 | LLH98082 | 1.000 ppb |