Dalapon
Hulon Lakes Subdivision
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
14
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-21 | AC60386 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | AC81742 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | AC81738 | ND |
| 2015-06-15 | AC95914 | ND |
| 2015-06-15 | AC96071 | ND |
| 2015-06-15 | AC96067 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | AD37707 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | AD92392 | ND |
| 2018-07-05 | AE32471 | ND |
| 2018-07-05 | AE32469 | ND |
| 2018-07-05 | AE32470 | ND |
| 2018-07-05 | AE32468 | ND |
| 2018-07-05 | AE32411 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | AE73667 | ND |