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alpha-Chlordane

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Overview

The cancer-causing pesticide chlordane was banned in 1988. Chlordane is persistent and accumulates in the body. It is still found in the environment and in the bodies of adults and newborn babies.

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alpha-Chlordane from your water?

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Activated Carbon, 

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alpha-Chlordane around the Country

UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION
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Utilities with the highest amounts of alpha-chlordane, 2021-2023

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