Dalapon
East Hempfield Water Authority
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
24
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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-21 | 14030670-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030680-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030683-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030690-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030693-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14030695-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030681-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030684-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030692-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030694-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030696-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14030672-01 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218401 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218371 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218341 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 16218312 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | 16378286 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | 16378256 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844405 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844403 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844402 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844404 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844406 | ND |
| 2017-08-25 | 16844401 | ND |