Dalapon
Ronan, City of
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
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2014-04-22 | B14041980-001A | ND |
2014-06-16 | B14061478-001A | ND |
2014-09-16 | B14091572-001A | ND |
2014-11-18 | B14111397-001A | ND |
2014-11-18 | B14111397-002A | ND |
2017-10-17 | B17101781-001A | ND |
2017-10-17 | B17101781-002A | ND |
2017-10-17 | B17101781-003A | ND |