Dalapon
Franklin Water Systems 3
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-08 | Q1622883003 | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | Q1622883004 | ND |
| 2016-09-28 | Q1640760002 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | Q1654192001 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | Q1654192002 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | Q1711955015 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | Q1711955016 | ND |
| 2017-06-07 | AD86941 | ND |
| 2017-06-07 | AD86936 | ND |
| 2017-06-21 | Q1725672003 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | Q1730588013 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | Q1730588014 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | Q1963952011 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | Q1963952012 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | Q1963952013 | ND |