Dalapon
Perkasie Regional Authority
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-03 | 28879598.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-03 | 28879599.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-03 | 28879600.00 | ND |
| 2023-05-03 | 28879601.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-27 | 29088380.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-27 | 29088381.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-27 | 29088382.00 | ND |
| 2023-06-27 | 29088379.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | 29681499.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | 29681500.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | 29681501.00 | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | 29681502.00 | ND |
| 2023-12-19 | 30228442.00 | ND |
| 2023-12-19 | 30228443.00 | ND |
| 2023-12-19 | 30228444.00 | ND |
| 2023-12-19 | 30228445.00 | ND |