DCPA di-acid degradate
Adams County Water District #1
DCPA di-acid degradate is a residue of the herbicide dacthal, or DCPA, which is used for urban, household and agricultural applications. Dacthal is a possible human carcinogen whose use was limited by the EPA in 2005 due to concerns about water contamination.
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Samples
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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 | 1.17 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.280 ppb - 2.05 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.284 ppb | 4 | 3 | ND - 0.490 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 0.180 ppb | 8 | 5 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
| 2022 | 0.0850 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.200 ppb |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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