Toxaphene
Potential health effects: cancer
EWG Health Guideline
0.03 ppb
Legal Limit (EPA)
3 ppb
National Average
0.000633 ppb
Detected In
3 utilities
Health Risks
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.03 ppb for toxaphene 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
Utilities That Detected This Contaminant
| Utility Name | State | Level Detected | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Manassas | VA | 0.893 ppb | Exceeds Guideline | View |
| Windham Water Works | CT | 0.433 ppb | Exceeds Guideline | View |
| Sunrise Southwest | FL | 0.173 ppb | Exceeds Guideline | View |