Dalapon
Jefferson Landing
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-01 | 92227805003SOC | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | 92227805004SOC | ND |
| 2015-11-30 | ND | |
| 2015-11-30 | ND | |
| 2016-07-11 | 92304855001SOC | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | 92304855002SOC | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | 92349724003SOC | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | 92349724004SOC | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | CC14208-02 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | CC14208-01 | ND |