Dalapon
Collegeville Trappe Joint Public Works Department
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 14 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-05 | 14041898-01 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 14041904-01 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 14041899-01 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 14041903-01 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 14041900-01 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 14041901-01 | ND |
2014-06-16 | 14060587-01 | ND |
2014-07-21 | 14072520-001 | ND |
2014-07-21 | 14072517-001 | ND |
2014-07-21 | 14072515-001 | ND |
2014-08-04 | 14080380-001 | ND |
2014-08-04 | 14080381-001 | ND |
2014-08-04 | 14080382-001 | ND |
2014-08-04 | 14080383-001 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16093076 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16093048 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16093020 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16092992 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16092964 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16092936 | ND |
2017-05-01 | 16092908 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564141 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564171 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564201 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564111 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564231 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564258 | ND |
2017-08-01 | 16564079 | ND |