Dalapon
Lemoyne Water System Inc.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-09 | 400-90406-2 | ND |
2014-05-09 | 400-90406-1 | ND |
2014-12-16 | 400-99729-2 | ND |
2014-12-16 | 400-99729-3 | ND |
2014-12-16 | 400-99729-1 | ND |
2018-12-27 | 680-162695-3A | ND |
2018-12-27 | 680-162695-2A | ND |
2018-12-27 | 680-162695-1A | ND |
2019-10-30 | 680-176292-1 | ND |
2019-12-10 | 400-181004-1 | ND |
2019-12-10 | 400-180997-1 | ND |