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
Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served |
---|---|---|---|
LI Limestone County Water System | Athens, AL | 7.000 ppb | 65,000 |
CL Cleveland County Water | Lawndale, NC | 7.000 ppb | 56,596 |
LE Lebanon Water Dept | Lebanon, NH | 5.000 ppb | 10,050 |
SO South Sumter Utilities | The Villages, FL | 0.430 ppb | 24,278 |
SO Southwestern Pa Water Auth | Greene County, PA | 0.300 ppb | 40,000 |
MV Mvwa - Mohawk Valley Water Authority | Oneida County, NY | 0.200 ppb | 126,250 |
BR Brunswick County Water System | Leland, NC | 0.200 ppb | 113,410 |
BR Brunswick Regional Water And Sewer H2Go | Leland, NC | 0.200 ppb | 45,748 |
AU Auburn | Auburn (C), NY | 0.200 ppb | 27,179 |
CO Cornell University | Ithaca (C), NY | 0.200 ppb | 31,581 |