Lindane
EWG Health Guideline
0.032 ppb
Legal Limit (EPA)
0.2 ppb
National Average
0.000016 ppb
Detected In
4 utilities
Health Risks
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.032 ppb for lindane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
Filtration Methods
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Utilities That Detected This Contaminant
| Utility Name | State | Level Detected | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, Town of | NC | 0.00637 ppb | Detected | View |
| City of Rocky Mount | NC | 0.005 ppb | Detected | View |
| Sunrise Southwest | FL | 0.00165 ppb | Detected | View |
| Southern Okla Water Corp | OK | 0.000877 ppb | Detected | View |