Dalapon
Jaffrey Water Works
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
15
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-16 | 16050230-001 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 16050231-001 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | 16050232-001 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | 17020218-001 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 17050220-002 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 17050221-002 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 17050222-002 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 18030094-002 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 18050171-002 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 18050172-002 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 18050173-002 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | 19020147-002 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 19050073-002 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 19050074-002 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | 19050075-002 | ND |