National Drinking Water Database
beta-Lindane in New York
Beta-lindane is a component of the insecticide HCH (hexachlorocyclohexane) formerly used for gardens, lumber and cattle, and phased out of use in the U.S. in the 1970s.
The Most Polluted Communities in New York
2 water utilities reported detecting beta-Lindane in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average beta-Lindane level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinnebrook Mobile Home Park Morgantown, NY | 600 | 1 of 1 | 0.09 ppb (0.09 ppb) |
| 2 | Kiamesha Spring Water Co Kiamesha Lake, NY | 500 | 1 of 1 | 0.09 ppb (0.09 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for beta-Lindane
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Human Health Water Quality Criteria | Water quality criteria set by the US EPA provide guidance for states and tribes authorized to establish water quality standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to protect human health. These are non-enforceable standards based upon exposure by both drinking water and the contribution of water contamination to other consumed foods. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | <0.01 ppb |
| Health-Based Screening Level | A benchmark concentration of contaminants in water that may be of potential concern for human health, if exceeded. For noncarcinogens, the HBSL represents the contaminant concentration in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse effects over a lifetime of exposure. For carcinogens, the HBSL range represents the contaminant concentration in drinking water that corresponds to an excess estimated lifetime cancer risk of 1 chance in 1 million to 1 chance in 10 thousand. Source: U.S. Geological Survey. | 0.04 ppb |
Violation Summary for beta-Lindane in New York
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in New York