Dalapon
Saraland Water Service
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 14 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2016-03-15 | 160316039-2 | ND |
2016-03-15 | 160316039-3 | ND |
2016-03-15 | 160316039-1 | ND |
2016-06-16 | 160617015-2 | ND |
2016-06-16 | 160617015-3 | ND |
2016-06-16 | 160617015-1 | ND |
2016-06-16 | 160617015-4 | ND |
2016-09-15 | 160916014-001 | ND |
2019-03-13 | 19030450-001I | ND |
2019-03-13 | 19030450-002I | ND |
2019-03-13 | 19030450-003I | ND |
2019-06-04 | 20106618001_ISOC | ND |
2019-06-04 | 20106618002_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823002_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823003_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823003_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823003_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823001_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823001_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823001_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823002_ISOC | ND |
2019-07-30 | 20114823002_ISOC | ND |