Dalapon
West Palm Beach Water Treatment Plant
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 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 | Result |
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2014-02-20 | ND |
2014-02-20 | ND |
2014-02-20 | ND |
2014-04-22 | ND |
2014-04-22 | ND |
2014-04-22 | ND |
2015-03-16 | ND |
2015-03-16 | ND |
2015-03-16 | ND |
2016-03-08 | ND |
2016-03-08 | ND |
2016-03-08 | ND |
2017-03-14 | ND |
2017-05-12 | ND |
2017-07-25 | ND |
2017-07-25 | ND |
2018-03-13 | ND |
2018-03-13 | ND |
2018-03-13 | ND |
2019-01-10 | ND |
2019-01-10 | ND |
2019-01-10 | ND |