Dalapon
River Plantation Municipal Utility District
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | AC46272 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | AC46270 | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | AC61088 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AC90311 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25858 | ND |
| 2016-05-11 | AD36386 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | AD80005 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | AD80006 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | AD86570 | ND |
| 2018-05-16 | AE26572 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | AE58823 | ND |
| 2019-06-27 | AE72515 | ND |