Dalapon
Monroe Village
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | 0.240 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.720 ppb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-11 | 302454-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 302453-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2016-02-24 | 1602139-001(SOCS | ND |
| 2016-02-24 | 1602138-001(SOCS | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 338500-01SOCS | ND |
| 2018-02-28 | 338499-01SOCS | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | 339114-01SOC | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | 339113-01SOCS | ND |
| 2018-03-30 | 339113-01(SOCS) | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | 348707-02SOC | 0.720 ppb |
| 2019-02-13 | 348708-02SOCS | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | 420-149584-1SOC | ND |