Dalapon
Fairfield Estates
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-14 | AE36827 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AE37029 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AE37035 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | AE77683 | ND |
| 2020-08-04 | AF21802 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | AF69083 | ND |
| 2021-10-13 | AF73395 | ND |
| 2021-10-13 | AF73396 | ND |
| 2022-06-08 | AG00064 | ND |
| 2023-05-03 | AG39093 | ND |