Dalapon
City of Paint Rock
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-19 | AC43696 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | AC51367 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | AC67333 | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | AC72452 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | AC80176 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | AC93953 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | AD03601 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | AD12371 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | AD23615 | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | AD37243 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | AD45212 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59818 | ND |