Dalapon
Sauk
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2015-08-04 | 1508159-001C | ND |
2015-10-20 | 1510G15-001C | ND |
2015-11-17 | 1511C48-001C | ND |
2015-11-17 | 1511C48-004C | ND |
2016-01-19 | 1601966-001C | ND |
2018-08-21 | 1808H81-001C | ND |
2018-11-06 | 1811449-001C | ND |
2018-11-06 | 1811449-001C | ND |
2018-11-06 | 1811449-003C | ND |
2018-11-06 | 1811449-003C | ND |
2019-01-22 | 1901C92-001C | ND |