Dalapon
City of Andrews
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
20
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-08 | Q1415357002 | ND |
| 2014-06-10 | AC56456 | ND |
| 2014-06-10 | AC56455 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60785 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60786 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60784 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60763 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | AC70474 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | AC70475 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | AC70476 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | AC70477 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | AC77170 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | AC77189 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | AC77166 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | AC77169 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | AC87822 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | AC87821 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | AC87819 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | AC87820 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | Q1703908004 | ND |