Dalapon
City of Waxahachie
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
9
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | Q1408832007 | ND |
| 2014-06-04 | Q1419411009 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | Q1515456013 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | Q1602735011 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | Q1602735012 | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | Q1715005016 | ND |
| 2018-01-25 | Q1802982016 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | Q1916965013 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | Q1916965003 | ND |