Organochlorine Pesticides

Structure of DDT, an organochlorine pesticide

• Designated Chemical
• Priority Chemical
• Chemical Measured by Biomonitoring California

Organochlorine pesticides were once widely used in agriculture and for home pest control.  Most organochlorine pesticides, including all those measured by Biomonitoring California, are no longer used in the U.S.  These pesticides have spread through the environment and take a long time to break down. 

Download: 

OrganochlorinePesticidesFactSheet.pdf

Fact Sheet

For More Information: 

If you catch fish to eat, check fish advisories for specific water bodies (open link and scroll down):

http://www.oehha.ca.gov/fish/so_cal/index.html