Dalapon
Lexington Park
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 11 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-12 | 0180007_18_00061 | ND |
2015-08-17 | E16000640003 | ND |
2016-08-25 | E17000818004 | ND |
2016-08-25 | E17000818002 | ND |
2016-08-31 | E17000931001 | ND |
2016-09-21 | E17001335002 | ND |
2016-09-21 | E17001333002 | ND |
2016-09-21 | E17001282001 | ND |
2016-09-21 | E17001336001 | ND |
2016-09-21 | E17001290001 | ND |
2016-09-26 | E17001367001 | ND |
2018-05-30 | E18004302001 | ND |
2018-05-30 | E18004299001 | ND |
2018-05-30 | E18004301001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | E19004405001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | E19004422001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | E19004424001 | ND |
2019-08-12 | E20000594026 | ND |
2019-08-12 | E20000594006 | ND |
2019-08-12 | E20000594011 | ND |
2019-08-12 | E20000594021 | ND |
2019-08-12 | E20000594016 | ND |
2019-08-12 | E20000594001 | ND |
2019-09-23 | E20001186001 | ND |
2019-09-23 | E200001188001 | ND |