[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”5408″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Ethylene Dibromide?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Known for its trade names Bromofume, Celmide, Nephis, Fumo-Gas, and EDB-85, ethylene dibromide, or 1,2-Dibromoethane is an organobromine compound that is a naturally occurring chemical element found in the ocean. The chemical element is a colorless liquid with a faint, sweet smell. The chemical formula for ethylene dibromide is C2H4Br2.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Ethylene Dibromide Used for?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The reaction of ethylene gas with bromine produces the organobromine compound used as a pesticide in soil and on various crops, as well as a reagent. Ethylene Dibromide activates magnesium when used in organic synthesis. This soil and post-harvest fumigant for crops is dangerous to human health and can contaminate our drinking water.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What are the Health Risks Associated with Ethylene Dibromide in Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Headaches and depression are the common symptoms of exposure or consumption of the contaminant in drinking water. If the exposure is prolonged, it will lead to more severe health issues, including reproductive system issues, gastrointestinal problems, damage to your kidneys, and the risks of getting cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency strictly advises individuals with ethylene dibromide in their tap water to stop using their water source and seek professional help.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Does Boiling Water Remove Ethylene Dibromide?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Boiling water may remove ethylene dibromide since it goes through the evaporation process. However, there are other better ways to treat your tap water from the contaminant.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do You Remove Ethylene Dibromide from Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]According to the authorities on water safety, the best way to remove ethylene dibromide from tap water is with the use of GAC or granular activated carbon. Today, most of the water filter systems designed and packed with high-quality activated carbon provide better and more efficient filtration of ethylene dibromide and other chemical elements found in our water sources.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”List of Contaminants” sidebar_id=”cs-1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]