Dalapon
Paw Blue Mountain Division
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-09 | 25336701 | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 25336401 | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 25336201 | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | 26112701 | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | 26112401 | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | 26112301 | ND |
| 2017-04-05 | 15990781 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | 15990723 | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | 15990752 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | 16463509 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | 16463480 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 45238801 | ND |