Dalapon
Lakes of Magnolia
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
13
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-26 | AC58332 | ND |
| 2014-09-29 | AC68420 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | AD08833 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | AD08704 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | AD43138 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | AD43140 | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | AD79415 | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | AD79414 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17085 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE16950 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE16949 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | AE74582 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | AE74584 | ND |