Dalapon
Western Virginia Water Authority
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
15
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-16 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2015-09-21 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 00281-REI CONSUL | ND |
| 2016-04-13 | E160304245 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | E160704782 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 18043358-03A | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 18043372-03A | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | 18043384-03A | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | 18081502-03A | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18081493-03A | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18081495-01A | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 19041456-03A | ND |