Dalapon
City of Reno
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
14
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-26 | Q1406364001 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | Q1406364019 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | Q1406364002 | ND |
| 2014-05-29 | Q1418403013 | ND |
| 2014-05-29 | Q1418403014 | ND |
| 2014-05-29 | Q1418403015 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | Q1516121018 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | Q1706086002 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | Q1706086012 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | Q1706086013 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | Q1738760008 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | Q1738760009 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | Q1738760010 | ND |
| 2018-04-23 | Q1816387007 | ND |