Dalapon
Pennsylvania American Water Company Yardley
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-10 | 25324501 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | 25324601 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | 25324701 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 26500401 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 26500501 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 26500601 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | 15921980 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | 15922008 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | 15922036 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 16550823 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 16550851 | ND |
| 2017-09-26 | 16712914 | ND |