Dalapon
Perquimans County Water System
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-09 | 8024-040914-E02S | ND |
2014-07-16 | 8024-071614-E02S | ND |
2015-01-28 | ND | |
2015-04-15 | ND | |
2015-04-15 | ND | |
2016-04-11 | 8024-041116-E02S | ND |
2017-04-12 | 8024-041217-E02S | ND |
2017-07-12 | 8024-071217-E02S | ND |
2018-01-17 | 8024-011718-E01S | ND |
2018-04-11 | 8024-041118-E01S | ND |
2018-04-11 | 8024-041118-E02S | ND |
2019-04-03 | 8024-040319-E02S | ND |