Dalapon
Miller Colony
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-05 | H14030067-001F | ND |
2014-03-05 | H14030067-002C | ND |
2018-03-13 | H18030206-001A | ND |
2018-03-13 | H18030206-002B | ND |
2018-08-14 | H18080317-001A | ND |
2018-12-11 | H18120214-001A | ND |
2019-01-08 | H19010116-001A | ND |