Dalapon
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 | 2010682001 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 2010668001 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 2022876001 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 2022878001 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 12815470 | ND |
| 2016-05-19 | 14328301 | ND |
| 2016-05-19 | 14328265 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | 16175423 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | 16337683 | ND |
| 2017-09-27 | 16803646 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 8044653-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 9042623-01 | ND |