Dalapon
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The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-15 | 14041845-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 14041839-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 14041858-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 14050058-001 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 14050059-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14081392-002 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14081392-003 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14081392-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14081392-005 | ND |
| 2014-08-11 | 14081392-004 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | 15961299 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | 15961271 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | 15961327 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | 16119413 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | 16119398 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 16590238 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 16590315 | ND |
| 2017-08-15 | 16590288 | ND |
| 2017-08-22 | 16590342 | ND |
| 2017-08-22 | 16590369 | ND |