Dalapon
Aqua Pa Superior Main System
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-29 | 14913261 | ND |
| 2016-11-03 | 15230846 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 15800717 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 15800753 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 15800789 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 15800825 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | 15800861 | ND |
| 2018-03-14 | 2302582001 | ND |
| 2018-05-29 | 2318188001 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | 2331923001 | ND |