Health Advisories for 16 Pesticides


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These documents summarize the health effects of 16 pesticides including: alachlor, aldicarb, carbofurn, chlordane, DBCP, 1,2-dichloropropane, 2,4-D, endrin, ethylene, dibromide, heptachlor/heptachlor epoxide, lindane, methoxychlor, oxamyl, pentachlorophenol, toxaphene and 2,4,5-TP. Topics discussed include: General Information and Properties, Pharmacokinetics, Health Effects in Humans and Animals, Quantification of Toxicological Effects, Other Criteria Guidance and Standards, Analytical Methods and Treatment Technologies.



















Safe Water From Every Tap


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Small communities violate federal requirements for safe drinking water as much as three times more often than cities. Yet these communities often cannot afford to improve their water service. Safe Water From Every Tap reviews the risks of violating drinking water standards and discusses options for improving water service in small communities. Included are detailed reviews of a wide range of technologies appropriate for treating drinking water in small communities. The book also presents a variety of institutional options for improving the management efficiency and financial stability of water systems.







EPA Publications Bibliography


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