Dalapon
Sweetwater 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2015-01-27 | 9588-004-0920 | ND |
2015-04-28 | 9588-004-1055 | ND |
2016-07-26 | 9588-018-1055 | ND |
2016-10-27 | 9588-018-0820 | ND |
2018-04-18 | 3761-004-0805 | ND |
2018-08-29 | 3761-004-0831 | ND |
2019-09-04 | 3761-018-0915 | ND |
2019-10-30 | 3761-018-0850 | ND |