Dalapon
City of Waskom
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
11
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-09 | Q1426907004 | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | Q1517315005 | ND |
| 2016-03-03 | Q1609178014 | ND |
| 2016-03-03 | Q1609178006 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | Q1623922007 | ND |
| 2016-09-02 | Q1635698005 | ND |
| 2016-11-14 | Q1649298005 | ND |
| 2017-09-06 | Q1741335007 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | Q1823872001 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | Q1929343005 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | Q1929343006 | ND |