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.
8
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-20 | 1808-21148-001 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 1808-21134-001 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | 2001-02166-001 | ND |
| 2020-05-12 | 2005-10659-001 | ND |
| 2021-08-24 | 2108-25081-001 | ND |
| 2021-08-24 | 2108-25079-001 | ND |
| 2023-01-17 | 2301-01555-001 | ND |
| 2023-05-02 | 2305-11465-001 | ND |