Dalapon
Norwich Public Utilities
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-01 | 6300206SOC5 | ND |
| 2014-05-01 | 6300207SOC5 | ND |
| 2014-05-01 | 6300208SOC5 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 6300380SOC5 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 6300381SOC5 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 6300382SOC5 | ND |
| 2017-05-04 | PH-0453-6303174S | ND |
| 2017-05-04 | PH-0453-6303175S | ND |
| 2017-05-04 | PH-0453-6303176S | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | PH-0453-6303367S | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | PH-0453-6303368S | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | PH-0453-6303369S | ND |