United States of Agriculture -- Part 2 -- Lindane

Lindane

Figure 1:  Gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane, (γ-HCH)

Lindane (see Figure 1) is an insecticide that has not been used for agricultural application since 2007. However, it is still manufactured as the active ingredient in a prescription, second-line treatment of lice. Lindane’s use is set to end in 2015. But like many substances used in the past (ag chemical or not), decomposition rates can continue air and water contamination. Because of this slow chemical breakdown process, these organic compounds are still worthy of water filtration discussion.

                                                                                                        

 Forgotten? NOT!

Production/disposal byproducts accumulate in waste sites. As these chemicals bio-accumulate, they can still cause atmospheric loading and leach into ground/water causing contamination.

                                                   Figure 2: NSF/ANSI Standard 53 Compound Reduction Claims (Wordle)

Count on Paragon Water Systems

Reduction of Lindane is covered by NSF/ANSI Standards 53 and 58 Tested and certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA), Paragon Water System’s Dual and Triple Stage PLUS and RO drinking water products reduce lindane and other compounds (see Figure 2) as well as cysts, lead, and atrazine (see blog post for United States of Agriculture, Part 1).

In addition, Paragon’s filter materials and components have met the rigorous safety and structural integrity and strength requirements of the NSF. Service cycles of 500 to 1,000 gallons (product dependent). Our ODM/OEM solutions give manufacturers a chance to promote a quality, label-specific product to their customers. Our new division, American Carbon Block, now manufactures Made in USA carbon block solutions.

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