Dalapon
Broadhurst/turner Downs S/d
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-10 | CB03281-01RE1 | ND |
| 2020-04-07 | CD03008-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-28 | CD03010-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-20 | CE02638-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-02 | 37729_23-22756 | ND |
| 2023-05-09 | 37729_23-23527 | ND |