Dalapon
Country West
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-18 | AC57360 | ND |
2015-06-29 | AC97819 | ND |
2015-06-29 | AC97818 | ND |
2015-06-29 | AC97684 | ND |
2016-09-14 | AD49384 | ND |
2017-08-09 | AD92520 | ND |
2018-05-24 | AE27761 | ND |
2018-05-24 | AE27764 | ND |
2018-05-24 | AE27676 | ND |
2019-08-12 | AE77964 | ND |