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.
10
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-22 | C14-01-0094A | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | C14-01-0095A | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | C14-04-0079A | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | C14-04-0080A | ND |
| 2014-09-29 | 201409300482 | ND |
| 2014-11-13 | 201411140476 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | ND | |
| 2017-06-05 | ND | |
| 2018-06-18 | C18-06-0133A | ND |
| 2018-09-24 | C18-09-0305A | ND |