Dalapon
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
13
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 | 0.800 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 1.80 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | 92189322001SOC | 1.40 ppb |
| 2014-05-07 | 92200409002SOC | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 92212162001SOC | ND |
| 2014-11-06 | C414813-01 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2015-02-03 | ND | |
| 2015-05-05 | ND | |
| 2015-08-18 | ND | |
| 2015-11-05 | ND | |
| 2016-02-04 | 37729_16-03632 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 37729_17-05463 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 37729_17-29446 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | 37729_18-05213 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 37729_19-07217 | ND |