Dalapon
Sparta
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-15 | 4042567-01 | ND |
2015-06-11 | 5062194-01 | ND |
2016-05-05 | 6051107-01 | ND |
2017-05-24 | 7054594-01 | ND |
2017-09-30 | 7100289-01 | ND |
2017-11-07 | 7111851-01 | ND |
2018-05-24 | 8054689-01 | ND |
2018-12-11 | 8122164-01 | ND |
2019-06-03 | 9060414-01 | ND |