Dieldrin
Water Pollutant
Dieldrin
Is an insecticide, and was used to control insects on cotton, citrus, ans corn crops.
Sources/Locations
Sources: eating contaminated fish or shell fish, and breast milk
Locations: subsurface termite control, dipping of nonfood roots, and tops, and then also moth-proofing
Problems Caused
Environmental
- soil/sediment
- improper use or disposal
- contaminated dairy/meat/fish/shellfish
Health
- decreases immune system
- could increase infant mortality
- cancer
- birth defects
- damage kidneys
Residence Time
The half life for dieldrin is around five years.