Dinoseb

Dinoseb is a banned herbicide that can contaminate water through agricultural runoff. It's highly toxic and causes reproductive harm in humans and animals.

Dinoseb, a synthetic herbicide, was widely used in agriculture until its ban in 1986 due to severe health risks. It can persist in the environment, contaminating water sources through agricultural runoff. The EPA measures Dinoseb in parts per billion (ppb) and has set strict maximum contaminant levels. While no longer in use, its legacy continues to pose potential risks to water quality, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and treatment efforts.

People affected
1.1M
Utilities with this contaminant
44
States with this contaminant
11

Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant

UtilityService AreasLevelPopulation Served
Limestone County Water System
Athens, AL

7.000 ppb

65,000

Cleveland County Water
Lawndale, NC

7.000 ppb

56,596

Lebanon Water Dept
Lebanon, NH

5.000 ppb

10,050

South Sumter Utilities
The Villages, FL

0.430 ppb

24,278

Southwestern Pa Water Auth
Greene County, PA

0.300 ppb

40,000

Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Oneida County, NY

0.200 ppb

126,250

Brunswick County Water System
Leland, NC

0.200 ppb

113,410

Brunswick Regional Water And Sewer H2Go
Leland, NC

0.200 ppb

45,748

Auburn
Auburn (C), NY

0.200 ppb

27,179

Cornell University
Ithaca (C), NY

0.200 ppb

31,581

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