Dalapon
Saint Peter
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-11 | 18I0513-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-26 | 18L0821-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | 19B0137-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | 19F1649-01 | ND |
| 2022-08-23 | 22H2178-01 | ND |
| 2022-09-01 | 22I0192-01 | ND |
| 2022-11-22 | 22K1118-01 | ND |
| 2022-11-22 | 22K1119-01 | ND |