Dalapon
Saegertown Borough
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-01 | 14040322-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 14040371-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 14040368-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 14040313-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 14040263-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 14040370-001 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | 16819274 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | 16819267 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | 16819260 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | 16819253 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | 16819246 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | 16819239 | ND |