Dalapon
Grand Harbor Water System
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-03 | AC49302 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60475 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | AD06327 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | AD06329 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | AD06187 | ND |
| 2016-09-29 | AD52037 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | AD62453 | ND |
| 2017-06-14 | AD87139 | ND |
| 2017-10-26 | AE02506 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30553 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30552 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30452 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70678 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70592 | ND |