Dalapon
Tomah Waterworks
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-27 | 903029 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 17C0301-09 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 17C0301-01 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 17C0301-05 | ND |
| 2017-03-07 | 17C0301-07 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 17C0809-01 | ND |
| 2017-05-15 | 17E0557-03 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 17G1018-01 | ND |
| 2017-10-10 | 17J0334-01 | ND |