Dalapon
Silver Creek Village Water Supply Corporation
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-27 | AC40191 | ND |
2015-01-28 | AC78242 | ND |
2016-01-19 | AD18711 | ND |
2016-07-06 | AD43081 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AD64093 | ND |
2018-06-11 | AE29314 | ND |
2019-05-15 | AE66615 | ND |
2019-05-15 | AE66481 | ND |