Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Dioxin is an organic solid of white crystalline needles. Dioxin is not produced or used commercially in the United States. It is a contaminant formed in the production of some chlorinated organic compounds, including a few herbicides such as silvex. It may also be formed during combustion of a variety of chlorinated organic compounds, including a few herbicides such as silvex. It may also be formed during combustion of a variety of chlorinated organic compounds. The major sources of dioxin in drinking water are emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; and discharge from chemical factories.

HEALTH EFFECTS
Some people who drink water containing dioxin well in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Standard value 1: 
0.00
Standard units 1: 
ppb
Input units: 
ug/L
ppb
Contaminant group: 
SVOC
Standard type 1: 
MCL
Action is recommended 1: 

MCL ADVISORY - ACTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Dioxin levels were detected in your water sample to exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL).

Action is optional 1: 

ACTION IS RECOMMENDED
Dioxin levels were detected in your water sample but do not exceed the maximum contaminant level.

Typical range in Ohio: 
detection suggest human source
Major sources in drinking water: 
Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; Discharge from chemical factories
Treatment options: 

TREATMENT OPTIONS
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) or Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) are considered the best available technologies (BAT) for treatment of many organic contaminants including organic pesticides, volatile organic compound (VOCs), and Trihalomethanes (THMs) (by-products of chlorination). Treatment can be at the tap (called point of use or POU) or the entire house.

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WATER RESOURCES