Question 1

What is the EPA limit for endrin in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for endrin is 0.002 ppm. Public water systems must keep endrin below this level.

Question 2

What are the health effects of endrin in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Endrin is one of the most toxic organochlorine pesticides ever manufactured. The EPA MCL is 2 ppb. Acute exposure causes violent convulsions, and deaths have been documented from as little as 12 mg/kg body weight in adults. The mechanism in

Question 3

Where does endrin in drinking water come from?

Accepted Answer

Endrin was used as an insecticide and rodenticide from 1951 until it was banned in the US in 1986. It was applied to cotton, tobacco, apple orchards, and sugar cane, and used to control grasshoppers, army worms, and field mice. Despite the

Question 4

How do I remove endrin from my drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Endrin is effectively removed by: Activated Carbon, Reverse Osmosis. Look for NSF-certified filters that explicitly list endrin reduction.

Endrin in Drinking Water - EPA MCL, Health Effects & Removal