Dalapon
Saint Joseph
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-09 | 18C0449-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | 18F1923-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | 19I0182-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-04 | 19L0116-02 | ND |
| 2022-07-12 | 22G0656-01 | ND |
| 2022-07-12 | 22G0657-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-31 | 22K0019-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-31 | 22K0036-01 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 23G1709-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-25 | 23J1397-01 | ND |