Dalapon
Aqua Pa Bristol
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-25 | AE30790 | ND |
| 2014-05-16 | AE31253 | ND |
| 2014-07-18 | 2019296001 | ND |
| 2014-07-25 | 2020241001 | ND |
| 2017-05-18 | 16077219 | ND |
| 2017-05-19 | 16077255 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 16863562 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 16709532 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 16547734 | ND |
| 2017-08-18 | 16547763 | ND |