[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”4843″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Oxamyl?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Use of Oxamyl?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What are the Health Effects of Oxamyl?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]When ingested in drinking water, Oxamyl in high amounts may lead to unconsciousness, undetectable blood pressure, pupillary constriction, and incontinence apnea.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Does Oxamyl Get into Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do You Remove Oxamyl from Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]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.[/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]