Dalapon
City of Pendleton
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | 140729036001-S | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | 140729036002-S | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | 1407296036003-S | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 141113045002-S | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 141113045003-S | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 141113045001-S | ND |
| 2017-06-26 | 170626B1-S | ND |
| 2017-06-26 | 170626B2-S | ND |
| 2017-06-26 | 170626B3-S | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 1741670-S | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 1741673-S | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 1741689-S | ND |