Dalapon
Springwater Water District
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-12-15 | EHS1400039096-SO | ND |
2015-08-17 | EHS1500057883-SR | ND |
2016-08-22 | 1600039668-SR-SO | ND |
2017-09-25 | EHS1700048298-01 | ND |
2018-09-19 | 1800041393-01 | ND |
2019-10-01 | EHS1900049095-01 | ND |