Abstract: This paper presents properties of organochloride pesticides and status of its utilization in China. Monitoring criteria and standard methods of analysis about organochloride pesticides in China are summarized. Furthermore, the monitoring data of organochloride pesticides in water environment of China in recent two decades are analyzed, and then current research progress of organochloride pesticides is reviewed. Finally, some suggestions related to the existing problems in China are also provided.

Key words: water environment, organochloride pesticides, POPs, sediment