Carbofuran
Organic compound, insecticide, and nematicide (worm-killer). It is used to prevent pests in agricultural crops, including spinach grown for seed, pine seedlings, cucurbits, and bananas. There are no known residential uses for carbofuran.
EPA MCLG Level
40 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Drinking water standards for carbofuran are based on potential blood, nervous, and reproductive system toxicity.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Common Sources
- Enters the environment and drinking water sources through runoff and the leaching of treated crops
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing Carbofuran:
EPA MCLG Level
The EPA MCLG represents the maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest scientific research. It's often more protective than federal legal limits.
Contaminant Type
Carbofuran is classified as a Pesticides contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the nervous-system, reproductive-m, and other systems.
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Find out if Carbofuran is in your tap water.
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