Dalapon
Boro of Waynesboro
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
11
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-01 | 22559065.00 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | 22559104.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-26 | 22949117.00 | ND |
| 2020-08-26 | 22949158.00 | ND |
| 2020-11-09 | 23490865.00 | ND |
| 2021-01-04 | 23843517.00 | ND |
| 2021-07-08 | 24972579.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-06 | 28851386.00 | ND |
| 2023-04-06 | 28851412.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 29447701.00 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 29447707.00 | ND |