Dalapon
Ej Water Company
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-10 | Q1411506006 | ND |
2015-02-04 | Q1504508007 | ND |
2015-04-14 | Q1513783004 | ND |
2016-01-13 | Q1601375007 | ND |
2017-01-10 | Q1701122003 | ND |
2018-01-09 | Q1800845007 | ND |
2018-04-05 | Q1814314009 | ND |
2019-06-24 | Q1939016004 | ND |