Dalapon
Cypress Creek Utility District
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-21 | AC54911 | ND |
2014-05-21 | AC54966 | ND |
2015-06-10 | AC95409 | ND |
2016-05-25 | AD38258 | ND |
2017-04-10 | AD79023 | ND |
2017-06-29 | AD88160 | ND |
2018-06-20 | AE30695 | ND |
2019-06-20 | AE71457 | ND |