Dalapon
Laie Water Company
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
8
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-24 | C14-09-0112A | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | C14-09-0113A | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | C14-12-0040A | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | C14-12-0041A | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | C19-06-0125A | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | C19-06-0124A | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | C19-10-0053A | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | C19-10-0054A | ND |