Dalapon
Brownville Water System
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 | 0.630 ppb | 8 | 8 | 0.630 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 10 | 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 |
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2014-08-11 | AD95314 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95312 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95311 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95310 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95311 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95312 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95314 | 0.630 ppb |
2014-08-11 | AD95310 | 0.630 ppb |
2017-01-10 | 35288675001 | ND |
2017-01-10 | 35288675001 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912001 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912004 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912003 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912002 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912001 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912004 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912003 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 35327912002 | ND |