Oxamyl

Oxamyl is a white, crystalline solid chemical with chemical formula C₇H₁₃N₃O₃S produced in either liquid and granulated form. The compound has a slightly sulfurous and garlic-like odor. It is a carbamate pesticide considered as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States. It is a noncorrosive chemical with a melting point of 100-102 C.

The colorless chemical produced is used as a pesticide in controlling many nematode species. However, due to its high toxicity, the United States banned the production and use of the chemical.

When ingested in drinking water, Oxamyl in high amounts may lead to unconsciousness, undetectable blood pressure, pupillary constriction, and incontinence apnea.

Runoff and leachate from industrial uses are the common causes of oxamyl in drinking water. The chemical can also get into water systems because of improper waste management and storage.

You can remove the chemical oxamyl from your drinking water to below the EPA water regulation of 0.2 mg/L or 200 ppb with the use of the media granular activated carbon (GAC). Regardless of your water source, you can eliminate the chemical from your water when you have a water filtration system using the media inside its filter chamber. The removal of chemicals is a lot easier when you have a reliable water filtration system.