Dalapon
Chenango Consolidated WD #1
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-17 | S4L1650-01 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | S5E2355-01 | ND |
| 2015-12-21 | J5L0979-01 | ND |
| 2016-10-27 | J6J1542-01 | ND |
| 2017-06-29 | J7F1947-01 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | J7H2511-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | J8D0374-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | J8I0220-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | J9H1766-01 | ND |