Dalapon
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-12-15 | 1405927-01_PE21 | ND |
2015-03-24 | 1501651-02_PE21 | ND |
2015-05-11 | 1502128-01_PE21 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 1503681-01_PE21 | ND |
2017-08-28 | 1704152-01_PE21 | ND |
2018-03-26 | 1801508-01_PE21 | ND |
2018-05-14 | 1802042-01_PE21 | ND |