Dalapon
Brattleboro Water Department
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-11 | 1402-02496-001 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 1405-09190-004 | ND |
2015-09-01 | 1509-18577-001 | ND |
2015-09-01 | 1509-18577-004 | ND |
2017-02-28 | 1702-04143-001 | ND |
2017-05-30 | 1705-11292-001 | ND |
2018-08-20 | 1808-21148-001 | ND |
2018-08-21 | 1808-21134-001 | ND |