Dalapon
The Commons Water Supply Inc.
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-07 | AC53395 | ND |
2014-05-07 | AC53431 | ND |
2015-06-30 | AC97975 | ND |
2016-06-30 | AD42664 | ND |
2017-05-03 | AD82523 | ND |
2017-05-03 | AD82411 | ND |
2018-09-17 | AE40236 | ND |
2019-07-29 | AE76161 | ND |