Dalapon
Pennsylvania American Royersford
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
20
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-02 | 25339901 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 25340101 | ND |
| 2014-04-03 | 25339801 | ND |
| 2014-04-03 | 25340201 | ND |
| 2014-06-25 | 25340401 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 26516601 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 26516201 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 26516401 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 26516701 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 26516501 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 15931555 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 15931525 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 15931497 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 15931469 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 15931441 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 16560831 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 16560859 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 16560803 | ND |
| 2017-08-16 | 16560887 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | 16721942 | ND |