Dalapon
Mcconnellsburg Borough Municipal Authority
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-05 | 14060762-001 | ND |
| 2014-06-05 | 14060762-002 | ND |
| 2014-06-05 | 14060762-003 | ND |
| 2014-06-05 | 14060762-004 | ND |
| 2017-04-04 | 16004983 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 16633233 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 16163053 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 16005169 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 16633176 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | 16163292 | ND |