Dalapon
Belen Water System
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-04 | 2014018374 | ND |
| 2014-06-04 | 2014018376 | ND |
| 2014-06-04 | 2014018373 | ND |
| 2014-06-04 | 2014018371 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 2014029141 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017004586 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017004587 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017004588 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 2017004585 | ND |
| 2017-04-27 | 2017012290 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 2019013166 | ND |
| 2019-07-11 | 2019018951 | ND |