Dalapon
Monticello
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-03 | 14K0033-02 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 14K0033-04 | ND |
| 2015-01-07 | 15A0109-01 | ND |
| 2015-01-07 | 15A0109-02 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 3542104 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 3542118 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 3542126 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 3542135 | ND |
| 2016-11-02 | 3578004 | ND |
| 2016-11-02 | 3578034 | ND |
| 2016-11-02 | 3578041 | ND |
| 2016-11-02 | 3578048 | ND |
| 2017-03-30 | 17C1248-01 | ND |
| 2017-03-30 | 17C1248-03 | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | 17H1267-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | 17H1267-02 | ND |