Dalapon
Logan City Water System
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 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 | Result |
|---|---|
| 2012-01-11 | ND |
| 2012-01-11 | ND |
| 2012-05-30 | ND |
| 2012-08-15 | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | ND |
| 2016-02-26 | ND |