Dalapon
South Jasper Water Supply Corporation
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-07 | AE25332 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | AE25333 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | AE25433 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | AE25441 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | AE79489 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | AE79491 | ND |
| 2020-08-18 | AF24097 | ND |
| 2020-08-18 | AF24098 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | AF59875 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | AF59880 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | AF59973 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | AF59974 | ND |
| 2022-06-16 | AG01103 | ND |
| 2022-06-16 | AG01106 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | AG47572 | ND |
| 2023-07-10 | AG47574 | ND |