Removal of lindane was studied by Fe2+/HSO5− based advanced oxidation processes.
Fluorescence light/Fe2+/HSO5− yielded limited degradation and mineralization.
UV/Fe2+/HSO5− was successful in degradation, dechlorination and mineralization.
Performance of UV/Fe2+/HSO5− was better at high [HSO5−]0 and [Fe2+]0 and at low pH.
Increasing [Fe2+]0 beyond optimum dose had a negative effect on UV/Fe2+/HSO5−.