Organochlorine Residues Determination in the Air of Zeway Town, Ethiopia

Kinfe Mesfin
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Kinfe Mesfin: Department of Environmental Pollution, Central Ethiopia Environment and Forest Research Center, Ethiopia

International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 2019, vol. 20, issue 5, 138-140

Abstract: Organochlorine pesticides are chlorinated hydrocarbons which have vast application in the chemical industry and agriculture. They are known for their high toxicity, slow degradation and bioaccumulation. These chemicals, although banned in most countries, their use has been rising from time to time. Organochlorine pesticides are among the various air contaminants that risk the life of humans, animals and other walks of life. These chemical compounds in the air enter into human and animal bodies with the water and air they use. Organochlorine pesticide in the air is the result of pesticide application on food crops, flowers and evaporation from soil contaminated with pesticides.

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Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2019.20.556046

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