Dalapon
Dona Ana MDWCA
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
17
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-29 | 1408060-005A | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | 1408063-005A | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | 1408057-005A | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | 1408062-005A | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | 1408061-005A | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | 1409282-005A | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 1703473-001 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 1703474-001 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 1703472-001 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 1703471-001 | ND |
| 2017-10-03 | 1710331-001 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 1801603-005 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 1801604-005 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 1801605-002 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 1801921-005 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 1907439-005 | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | 1910C28-002 | ND |