Dalapon
Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-15 | AC39084 | ND |
2014-01-15 | AC39080 | ND |
2014-01-15 | AC39085 | ND |
2014-01-15 | AC39081 | ND |
2014-06-23 | AC57644 | ND |
2015-06-02 | AC94118 | ND |
2016-06-07 | AD39609 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70880 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70878 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70884 | ND |
2017-06-01 | AD86475 | ND |
2017-06-01 | AD86370 | ND |
2018-05-14 | AE26166 | ND |
2019-06-13 | AE70593 | ND |