Pesticides
Chlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide used on crops and for mosquito control.
Health Guideline Level (HGL)
0.6 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for chlorpyrifos are based on potential neurotoxicity.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Nervous System
Common Sources
- The primary source of chlorpyrifos in drinking water is runoff from agricultural sites due to its use as an insecticide.
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing Chlorpyrifos:
Health Guideline Level
The HGL 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
Chlorpyrifos is classified as a Pesticides contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the nervous-system.
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