Dalapon
Paw Bangor District
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-08 | 25317501 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 25317701 | ND |
2014-07-09 | 26089401 | ND |
2014-07-09 | 26089501 | ND |
2016-12-07 | 15418313 | ND |
2017-04-05 | 15989630 | ND |
2017-04-05 | 15989659 | ND |
2017-07-17 | 16462150 | ND |
2017-07-17 | 16462179 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 45239601 | ND |
2019-06-18 | 45239501 | ND |