Dalapon
Klamath Falls Water Department
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-06-23 | 506243202-S | ND |
2015-06-23 | 506243207-S | ND |
2015-06-23 | 506243206-S | ND |
2015-06-23 | 506243201-S | ND |
2015-06-23 | 506243204-S | ND |
2015-06-23 | 506243205-S | ND |
2015-06-23 | 506243203-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111402-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111405-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111404-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111401-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111406-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111407-S | ND |
2015-08-11 | 508111403-S | ND |
2018-07-19 | 18078901A-S | ND |
2018-07-19 | 180789007A-S | ND |
2018-07-19 | 180789006A-S | ND |
2018-07-19 | 180789005A-S | ND |
2018-07-19 | 180789004A-S | ND |
2018-07-19 | 180789003A-S | ND |
2018-07-25 | 1807B4301A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181024101A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181024201A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181023901A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181024001A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181024501A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181024401A-S | ND |
2018-10-04 | 181023801A-S | ND |