Dalapon
Cypress Klein Utility District Wimbleton
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
15
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-10 | AC59326 | ND |
| 2014-07-10 | AC59327 | ND |
| 2014-07-10 | AC59288 | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | AC79317 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | AC88183 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | AC90527 | ND |
| 2016-05-24 | AD38105 | ND |
| 2016-05-24 | AD38004 | ND |
| 2017-05-08 | AD83156 | ND |
| 2017-05-08 | AD83063 | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | AE07701 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30542 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30453 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | AE74409 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90458 | ND |