Dalapon
Black Mountain, Town 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-10 | 37729_14-03998 | ND |
2014-02-10 | 37729_14-04001 | ND |
2014-02-10 | 37729_14-04004 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 37729_14-13458 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 37729_14-13459 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 37729_14-13460 | ND |
2015-03-25 | ND | |
2015-05-06 | ND | |
2016-01-04 | 37729_16-00404 | ND |
2017-03-23 | 37729_17-10024 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 37729_17-29524 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 37729_17-29525 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 37729_17-29526 | ND |
2017-10-26 | 37729_17-40396 | ND |
2017-10-26 | 37729_17-40397 | ND |