Dalapon
Cloquet
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
11
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 14C0878-01 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3414962 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3415018 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3415026 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3415042 | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 3467451 | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 3467456 | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 3467471 | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 3467476 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 19H1956-01 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | 19H1956-02 | ND |