Dalapon
Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-17 | 140217043-1 | ND |
2014-08-19 | 140819039-1 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 150220001-5 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 150220001-3 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 150220001-4 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 150220001-1 | ND |
2015-02-19 | 150220001-2 | ND |
2015-10-26 | 151026047-4 | ND |
2015-10-26 | 151026047-5 | ND |
2015-10-26 | 151026047-1 | ND |
2015-10-26 | 151026047-2 | ND |
2015-10-26 | 151026047-3 | ND |
2017-02-22 | 170222051-1 | ND |
2017-10-27 | 171027019-1 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 180222023-5 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 180222023-4 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 180222023-3 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 180222023-2 | ND |
2018-02-22 | 180222023-1 | ND |
2018-05-22 | 180522024-1 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 180731026-001 | ND |
2018-10-11 | 18100409-003I | ND |
2018-10-11 | 18100409-002I | ND |
2018-10-11 | 18100409-001I | ND |