DCPA mono- and di-acid degradates
Delta Charter Township
NOTE: Delta Charter Township purchases water from Lansing Board of Water & Light which is required to test for dcpa mono- and di-acid degradates. Sample information shown below was taken by Lansing Board of Water & Light.
DCPA degradates are residues of the herbicide dacthal, or DCPA, which is used for urban, household and agricultural applications. Dacthal is a possible human carcinogen whose use was limited by the EPA in 2005 due to concerns about water contamination.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Delta Charter Township purchases water from Lansing Board of Water & Light which is required to test for dcpa mono- and di-acid degradates. Sample information shown below was taken by Lansing Board of Water & Light.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-18 | LLF23223 | ND |