Dalapon
MVWA - Mohawk Valley Water 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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-15 | 1409B48-001SOC | ND |
2015-10-13 | 1510A79-001SOC | ND |
2016-10-05 | 2181085001SOC | ND |
2017-09-21 | 2264778001SOC | ND |
2018-09-12 | 2338453001SOC | ND |
2019-09-25 | 3060859001SOC | ND |