Dalapon
Hugo
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-08-18 | 15H1272-02 | ND |
2015-08-18 | 15H1272-03 | ND |
2015-08-18 | 15H1272-04 | ND |
2015-08-18 | 15H1272-01 | ND |
2015-11-24 | 15K1234-01 | ND |
2015-11-24 | 15K1234-02 | ND |
2015-11-24 | 15K1234-03 | ND |
2015-11-24 | 15K1234-04 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 3524217 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 3524243 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 3524235 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 3524209 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 3524143 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 3569586 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 3569593 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 3569617 | ND |
2016-10-20 | 3569622 | ND |
2018-04-24 | 18D1315-02 | ND |
2018-07-23 | 18G1367-01 | ND |
2019-06-05 | 19F0236-01 | ND |
2019-07-24 | 19G1712-01 | ND |