Dalapon
South Middleton Twp Water Authority
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 | 6 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-12 | 14051826-001 | ND |
2014-08-15 | 14081678-001 | ND |
2014-08-15 | 14081678-003 | ND |
2014-08-15 | 14081678-005 | ND |
2014-11-12 | 14111250-001 | ND |
2014-11-12 | 14111250-003 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 16370042 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 16370071 | ND |
2017-05-16 | 16370100 | ND |
2017-08-17 | 16680922 | ND |
2017-08-17 | 16680951 | ND |
2017-08-17 | 16680980 | ND |