Dioxin

  • Learn about Dioxin Sources

    EPA estimates that more than 90% of typical human exposure is through the intake of meat and animal fats, dairy products, fish, and shellfish.

  • Drinking Water

    Dioxin can get into drinking water from various sources.

  • Burning and Combustion

    Dioxins are formed as a result of combustion processes such as ... burning fuels like wood, coal or oil. 

Learn more about what dioxins are, what dioxin looks like, and what EPA is doing to protect us from exposure to dioxin's in our environment.

  • Learn about Dioxin

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    What is dioxin, what does it look like, and other basic information about dioxin.

    Learn about Dioxin

  • Common Sources of Exposure

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    Learn where dioxin can be found in our environment.

    Explore Sources of Exposure

  • Databases, Methods and Tools

    Various dioxin related databases resources, applicable methods , and exposure tools.

    Explore Dioxin Tools

  • Publications

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    EPA reports and general publications on Dioxin.

    Read Dioxin Publications

  • Dioxin Resources

    General, in-depth, human consumption and strategies.

    Explore Dioxin Resources

  • Dioxin Science Plan

    Resources for scientists on dioxin

    A science plan with interim milestones to move forward two dioxin-related efforts.

    Read the Plan
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Last updated on May 20, 2025