Dalapon
Tri County Special Utility District
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-20 | AC47844 | ND |
2014-03-20 | AC47841 | ND |
2014-03-20 | AC47843 | ND |
2014-06-10 | AC56386 | ND |
2014-08-20 | AC64661 | ND |
2015-09-21 | AD07804 | ND |
2016-06-01 | AD38964 | ND |
2017-02-15 | Q1706685020 | ND |
2017-02-15 | Q1706685021 | ND |
2017-02-15 | Q1706685022 | ND |
2017-02-15 | Q1706685023 | ND |