Dalapon
Myrtle Springs 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.
13
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-28 | Q1825924008 | ND |
| 2018-06-28 | Q1825924009 | ND |
| 2018-06-28 | Q1825924010 | ND |
| 2020-03-23 | Q2012172004 | ND |
| 2020-05-21 | Q2020401005 | ND |
| 2020-08-12 | Q2032124022 | ND |
| 2020-11-20 | Q2046941004 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | Q2116915018 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | Q2116915019 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | Q2116915023 | ND |
| 2023-04-19 | Q2314546016 | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | Q2338438005 | ND |
| 2023-12-06 | Q2352167003 | ND |