Evaluation of hexachlorocyclohexane contamination from the last lindane production plant operating in India

Abstract

The contamination levels in ground and river water suggest significant run-off from the dumped HCH wastes and contamination of drinking water resources. The extent of dumping urgently needs to be assessed regarding the risks to human and ecosystem health. A plan for securing the waste isomers needs to be developed and implemented together with a plan for their final elimination. As part of the assessment, any polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDF) generated during HCH recycling operations need to be monitored.

Acinetobacter indicus sp. nov., isolated from a hexachlorocyclohexane dump site

“…We are studying the microbial diversity at a hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) dump site that was created as a result of the disposal of a-and b-HCH (HCH waste left out after the purification of lindane) on barren land located at Ummari village, Lucknow, India (Jit et al, 2011). Several bacteria have been isolated from this dump site.…”

Current status of persistent organic pesticides residues in air, water, and soil, and their possible effect on neighboring countries: A comprehensive review of India

“…As a result of the severe health effects associated with pesticides, most notably DDT and HCH, their use has been either banned or restricted in many countries (Jit et al, 2011;van den Berg, 2009). In India, pesticide use was banned in 1985, with the exemption of DDT which is still being used to control malaria (UNEP, 2003).…”

Identification of Contamination Sources and TDS Concentration in Groundwater of Second Biggest City of Pakistan

“…The pollutants infiltrations from various resources (river, landfill sites, drains, agriculture effluents and municipal sewerage) are making portable water deteriorate [1]. Dumping sites are expected locations for contamination production and infiltration, more over it need to assess the impacts on our ecosystem and general public [2]. Urban pollutants origins are different from rural areas and contains high level of toxic chemicals which come from sewage, dumping sites, industries and cultivation activities [3].…”