Dalapon
Farmington
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-05 | 14C0159-04 | ND |
2014-03-05 | 14C0164-01 | ND |
2014-03-05 | 14C0164-03 | ND |
2014-03-05 | 14C0159-03 | ND |
2014-06-05 | 14F0406-01 | ND |
2014-06-05 | 14F0406-02 | ND |
2014-06-05 | 14F0406-03 | ND |
2014-06-05 | 14F0406-04 | ND |
2015-04-22 | 15D1508-01 | ND |
2015-04-22 | 15D1508-03 | ND |
2015-07-28 | 15G2181-02 | ND |
2015-07-28 | 15G2181-01 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420911 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420920 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420944 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420955 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420963 | ND |
2016-06-01 | 3462194 | ND |
2016-06-01 | 3462210 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 17B0058-04 | ND |
2017-04-24 | 17D1459-01 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 18A0035-04 | ND |
2018-05-03 | 18E0322-01 | ND |