Dalapon
Syracuse City
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-05-13 | 2Q2014 SOCS SYR | ND |
2015-05-13 | 2015 SOCS SYR | ND |
2016-05-10 | 2016 SOCS SYR | ND |
2017-05-10 | 2Q2017 SOCS SYR | ND |
2018-05-10 | 2018 SOCS SYR | ND |
2019-07-17 | 3Q2019 SOC SYR | ND |