Dalapon
Mercy Water Supply Corporation
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
18
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-12 | AC46812 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | AC46813 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | AC46814 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | AC66898 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | AD04336 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18343 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18348 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | AD31709 | ND |
| 2016-06-28 | AD42156 | ND |
| 2016-07-29 | AD46492 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | AD56900 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | AD90828 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | AD90915 | ND |
| 2017-10-09 | AD99887 | ND |
| 2017-10-09 | AD99886 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | AE40018 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | AE60525 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | AE76800 | ND |