Dalapon
Hellertown Borough Authority
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
15
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-08 | 140014670 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | 140014701 | ND |
| 2014-04-11 | 140014710 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 140034952 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 140034950 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 140034948 | ND |
| 2015-04-10 | 12670955 | ND |
| 2017-05-15 | 16309896 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16309946 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 16309997 | ND |
| 2017-10-17 | 17067395 | ND |
| 2017-10-18 | 17067428 | ND |
| 2017-10-19 | 17067366 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 8013347-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 9010992-01 | ND |