MICHIGAN SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
1976 PA 399, as Amended, and the Administrative Rules
MCLG=Maximum contaminant level goal
mfl=Million fibers per liter
MRDL=Maximum residual disinfectant level
MRDLG=Maximum residual disinfectant level goal
mrem/year=Millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
ntu=Nephelometric turbidity units (a measure of water clarity)
pci/l=Picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
ppm=Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
ppb=Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/l)
ppt=Parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter
ppq=Parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter
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Contaminant |
Traditional MCL in mg/l,
except where noted |
To convert for CCR, multiply by |
MCL |
MCLG |
Major sources in drinking water |
Health effects language |
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Microbiological contaminants |
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Total coliform bacteria |
MCL: For water systems analyzing 40 or more samples per month, not more than 5.0% of the monthly samples may be positive for total coliform. For systems analyzing fewer than 40 samples per month, not more than 1 sample per month may be positive for total coliform. |
zero |
Naturally present in the environment |
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. |
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Fecal coliform and E. coli |
zero |
No conversion necessary |
zero |
zero |
Human and animal fecal waste |
Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. |
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Turbidity |
TT* |
No conversion necessary |
TT* |
N/A |
Soil runoff |
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. |
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* R 325.10611b sets turbidity standards for different types of systems. |
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Other microbiological contaminants |
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Giardia lamblia, viruses, heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria, legionella, cryptosporidium |
TT* |
No conversion necessary |
TT* |
zero |
Naturally present in the environment |
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. |
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* The treatment technique violations that involve turbidity exceedances may use health effects language for turbidity instead. |
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Inorganic contaminants |
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Antimony (ppb) |
0.006 |
1000 |
6 |
6 |
Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder |
Some people who drink water containing antimony well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience increases in blood cholesterol and decreases in blood sugar. |
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Arsenic (ppb) |
0.010* |
1000 |
10* |
0* |
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes |
Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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* These
values are effective |
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Asbestos [fibers longer than 10 µm] (mfl) |
7 mfl |
No conversion necessary |
7 |
7 |
Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits |
Some people who drink water containing asbestos in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of developing benign intestinal polyps. |
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Barium (ppm) |
2 |
No conversion necessary |
2 |
2 |
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits |
Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure. |
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Beryllium (ppb) |
0.004 |
1000 |
4 |
4 |
Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries |
Some people who drink water containing beryllium well in excess of the MCL over many years could develop intestinal lesions. |
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Cadmium (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
5 |
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints |
Some people who drink water containing cadmium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage. |
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Chromium [total] (ppb) |
0.1 |
1000 |
100 |
100 |
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits |
Some people who use water containing chromium well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience allergic dermatitis. |
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Cyanide [free] (ppb) |
0.2 |
1000 |
200 |
200 |
Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories |
Some people who drink water containing cyanide well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid. |
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Fluoride (ppm) |
4 |
No conversion necessary |
4 |
4 |
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Fluoride in drinking water at half the MCL or more may cause mottling of children's teeth, usually in children less than 9 years old. Mottling, also known as dental fluorosis, may include brown staining and/or pitting of the teeth, and occurs only in developing teeth before they erupt from the gums. |
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Mercury [inorganic] (ppb) |
0.002 |
1000 |
2 |
2 |
Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland |
Some people who drink water containing inorganic mercury well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience kidney damage. |
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Nitrate |
10 |
No conversion necessary |
10 |
10 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits |
Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. |
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Nitrite |
1 |
No conversion necessary |
1 |
1 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits |
Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. |
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Total nitrate
and nitrite |
10 |
No conversion necessary |
10 |
10 |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits |
Infants below the age of 6 months who drink water containing nitrate and nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. |
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Selenium (ppb) |
0.05 |
1000 |
50 |
50 |
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines |
Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water containing selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail losses, numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation. |
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Thallium (ppb) |
0.002 |
1000 |
2 |
0.5 |
Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories |
Some people who drink water containing thallium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair loss, changes in their blood, or problems with their kidneys, intestines, or liver. |
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Lead and copper |
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Lead (ppb) |
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1000 |
(TT) |
zero |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits |
Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. |
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Copper (ppm) |
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No conversion necessary |
(TT) |
1.3 |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits |
Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's disease should consult their personal doctor. |
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Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides |
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2,4-D (ppb) |
0.07 |
1000 |
70 |
70 |
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops |
Some people who drink water containing the weed killer 2,4-d well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands. |
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2,4,5-TP [silvex] (ppb) |
0.05 |
1000 |
50 |
50 |
Residue of banned herbicide |
Some people who drink water containing silvex in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems. |
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Alachlor (ppb) |
0.002 |
1000 |
2 |
zero |
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops |
Some people who drink water containing alachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their eyes, liver, kidneys, or spleen, or experience anemia, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Atrazine (ppb) |
0.003 |
1000 |
3 |
3 |
Runoff from herbicide used on row crops |
Some people who drink water containing atrazine well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their cardiovascular system or reproductive difficulties. |
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Benzo(a)pyrene [PAHs] (ppt) |
0.0002 |
1,000,000 |
200 |
zero |
Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines |
Some people who drink water containing benzo(a)pyrene in excess of the MCL over many years may experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Carbofuran (ppb) |
0.04 |
1000 |
40 |
40 |
Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa |
Some people who drink water containing carbofuran in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood, or nervous or reproductive systems. |
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Chlordane (ppb) |
0.002 |
1000 |
2 |
zero |
Residue of banned termiticide |
Some people who drink water containing chlordane in excess of the mcl over many years could experience problems with their liver or nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Dalapon (ppb) |
0.2 |
1000 |
200 |
200 |
Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way |
Some people who drink water containing dalapon well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience minor kidney changes. |
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (ppb) |
0.4 |
1000 |
400 |
400 |
Discharge from chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience toxic effects such as weight loss, liver enlargement, or possible reproductive difficulties. |
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (ppb) |
0.006 |
1000 |
6 |
zero |
Discharge from rubber and chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate well in excess of the MCL over many years may have problems with their liver, or experience reproductive difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Dibromochloropropane [DBCP] (ppt) |
0.0002 |
1,000,000 |
200 |
zero |
Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards |
Some people who drink water containing DBCP in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Dinoseb (ppb) |
0.007 |
1000 |
7 |
7 |
Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables |
Some people who drink water containing dinoseb well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties. |
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Dioxin [2,3,7,8-TCDD] (ppq) |
0.00000003 |
1,000,000,000 |
30 |
zero |
Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing dioxin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Diquat (ppb) |
0.02 |
1000 |
20 |
20 |
Runoff from herbicide use |
Some people who drink water containing diquat in excess of the MCL over many years could get cataracts. |
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Endothall (ppb) |
0.1 |
1000 |
100 |
100 |
Runoff from herbicide use |
Some people who drink water containing endothall in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their stomach or intestines. |
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Endrin (ppb) |
0.002 |
1000 |
2 |
2 |
Residue of banned insecticide |
Some people who drink water containing endrin in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver problems. |
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Ethylene dibromide (ppt) |
0.00005 |
1,000,000 |
50 |
zero |
Discharge from petroleum refineries |
Some people who drink water containing ethylene dibromide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, stomach, reproductive system, or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Glyphosate (ppb) |
0.7 |
1000 |
700 |
700 |
Runoff from herbicide use |
Some people who drink water containing glyphosate in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or reproductive difficulties. |
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Heptachlor (ppt) |
0.0004 |
1,000,000 |
400 |
zero |
Residue of banned pesticide |
Some people who drink water containing heptachlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Heptachlor epoxide (ppt) |
0.0002 |
1,000,000 |
200 |
zero |
Breakdown of heptachlor |
Some people who drink water containing heptachlor epoxide in excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Hexachlorobenzene (ppb) |
0.001 |
1000 |
1 |
zero |
Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing hexachlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, or adverse reproductive effects, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (ppb) |
0.05 |
1000 |
50 |
50 |
Discharge from chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing hexachlorocyclopentadiene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or stomach. |
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lindane (ppt) |
0.0002 |
1,000,000 |
200 |
200 |
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens |
Some people who drink water containing lindane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys or liver. |
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Methoxychlor (ppb) |
0.04 |
1000 |
40 |
40 |
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock |
Some people who drink water containing methoxychlor in excess of the MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties. |
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Oxamyl [vydate] (ppb) |
0.2 |
1000 |
200 |
200 |
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes, and tomatoes |
Some people who drink water containing oxamyl in excess of the MCL over many years could experience slight nervous system effects. |
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Pentachlorophenol (ppb) |
0.001 |
1000 |
1 |
zero |
Discharge from wood preserving factories |
Some people who drink water containing pentachlorophenol in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Picloram (ppb) |
0.5 |
1000 |
500 |
500 |
Herbicide runoff |
Some people who drink water containing picloram in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver. |
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Polychlorinated
biphenyls |
0.0005 |
1,000,000 |
500 |
zero |
Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals |
Some people who drink water containing PCBs in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Simazine (ppb) |
0.004 |
1000 |
4 |
4 |
Herbicide runoff |
Some people who drink water containing simazine in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their blood. |
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Toxaphene (ppb) |
0.003 |
1000 |
3 |
zero |
Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle |
Some people who drink water containing toxaphene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their kidneys, liver, or thyroid, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Volatile organic contaminants |
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Benzene (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
zero |
Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills |
Some people who drink water containing benzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia or a decrease in blood platelets, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Carbon tetrachloride (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
zero |
Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities |
Some people who drink water containing carbon tetrachloride in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Chlorobenzene (ppb) |
0.1 |
1000 |
100 |
100 |
Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing chlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys. |
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O-dichlorobenzene (ppb) |
0.6 |
1000 |
600 |
600 |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing o-dichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory systems. |
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P-dichlorobenzene (ppb) |
0.075 |
1000 |
75 |
75 |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing p-dichlorobenzene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience anemia, damage to their liver, kidneys, or spleen, or changes in their blood. |
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1,2-dichloroethane (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
zero |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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1,1-dichloroethylene (ppb) |
0.007 |
1000 |
7 |
7 |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing 1,1-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver. |
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Cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (ppb) |
0.07 |
1000 |
70 |
70 |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing cis-1,2-dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver. |
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Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (ppb) |
0.1 |
1000 |
100 |
100 |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver. |
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Dichloromethane (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
zero |
Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing dichloromethane in excess of the MCL over many years could have liver problems and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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1,2-dichloropropane (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
zero |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing 1,2-dichloropropane in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Ethylbenzene (ppb) |
0.7 |
1000 |
700 |
700 |
Discharge from petroleum refineries |
Some people who drink water containing ethylbenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys. |
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Styrene (ppb) |
0.1 |
1000 |
100 |
100 |
Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills |
Some people who drink water containing styrene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory system. |
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Tetrachloro-ethylene (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
Zero |
Discharge from factories and dry cleaners |
Some people who drink water containing tetrachloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Toluene (ppm) |
1 |
No conversion necessary |
1 |
1 |
Discharge from petroleum factories |
Some people who drink water containing toluene well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver. |
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1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (ppb) |
0.07 |
1000 |
70 |
70 |
Discharge from textile-finishing factories |
Some people who drink water containing 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their adrenal glands. |
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1,1,1-trichloroethane (ppb) |
0.2 |
1000 |
200 |
200 |
Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories |
Some people who drink water containing 1,1,1-trichloroethane in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system, or circulatory system. |
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1,1,2-trichloroethane (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
3 |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing 1,1,2-trichloroethane well in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune systems. |
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Trichloroethylene (ppb) |
0.005 |
1000 |
5 |
zero |
Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories |
Some people who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Vinyl chloride (ppb) |
0.002 |
1000 |
2 |
zero |
Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from plastics factories |
Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Xylenes [total] (ppm) |
10 |
No conversion necessary |
10 |
10 |
Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories |
Some people who drink water containing xylenes in excess of the MCL over many years could experience damage to their nervous system. |
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Radioactive contaminants |
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Beta/photon emitters (mrem/yr) |
4 mrem/yr |
No conversion necessary |
4 |
zero |
Decay of natural and man-made deposits |
Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit forms of radiation known as photons and beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta particle and photon radioactivity in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Alpha emitters [gross alpha] (pci/l) |
15 pCi/L |
No conversion necessary |
15 |
zero |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Combined radium [226 & 228] (pci/l) |
5 pCi/L |
No conversion necessary |
5 |
zero |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Uranium (pCi/L) |
30 ug/L |
No conversion necessary |
30 |
Zero |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Some people who drink water containing uranium in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer and kidney toxicity. |
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Disinfection byproducts (DBP), byproduct precursors, and disinfectant residuals: where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBP). The department sets standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBP in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA). See R 325.10610, R 325.10610a, and R 325.10719e for disinfection byproduct MCLs, disinfectant MRDLs, and related monitoring requirements. |
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Total trihalomethanes [TTHM] (ppb) |
0.10/ 0.080* |
1000 |
100/80* |
N/A |
By-product of
drinking water disinfection |
Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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* The MCL for total trihalomethanes is the sum of the concentrations of the individual trihalomethanes. Different MCLs for TTHM apply to different types of systems. See the footnote in R 325.10610(1). |
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Haloacetic acids (HAAs) (ppb) |
0.060* |
1000 |
60* |
N/A |
By-product of drinking water disinfection |
Some people who drink water containing haloacetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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* The MCL for haloacetic acids is the sum of the concentrations of the individual haloacetic acids. |
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Bromate (ppb) |
0.010 |
1000 |
10 |
zero |
By-product of
drinking water disinfection |
Some people who drink water containing bromate in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Chloramines (ppm) |
MRDL = 4 |
No conversion necessary |
MRDL = 4 |
MRDLG = 4 |
Water additive used to control microbes |
Some people who use water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort or anemia. |
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Chlorine (ppm) |
MRDL = 4 |
No conversion necessary |
MRDL = 4 |
MRDLG = 4 |
Water additive used to control microbes |
Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort. |
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Chlorite (ppm) |
1 |
No conversion necessary |
1 |
0.8 |
By-product of
drinking water disinfection |
Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorite in excess of the MCL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorite in excess of the MCL. Some people may experience anemia. |
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Chlorine dioxide (ppb) |
MRDL = 0.8 |
1000 |
MRDL = 800 |
MRDLG = 800 |
Water additive used to control microbes |
Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL. Some people may experience anemia. |
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Add the following only to public notification where any 2 consecutive daily samples taken at the entrance to the distribution system are above the MRDL: "The chlorine dioxide violations reported today are the result of exceedances at the treatment facility only, not within the distribution system which delivers water to consumers. Continued compliance with chlorine dioxide levels within the distribution system minimizes the potential risk of these violations to consumers." Add the following only to public notification where one or more distribution system samples are above the MRDL: "The chlorine dioxide violations reported today include exceedances of the drinking water standard within the distribution system which delivers water to consumers. Violations of the chlorine dioxide standard within the distribution system may harm human health based on short-term exposures. Certain groups, including fetuses, infants, and young children, may be especially susceptible to nervous system effects from excessive chlorine dioxide exposure." |
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Total organic carbon [TOC - control of DBP precursors] (ppm) |
TT |
No conversion necessary |
TT |
None |
Naturally present in the environment |
Total organic carbon (TOC) has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection byproducts. These byproducts include trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA). Drinking water containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects, liver or kidney problems, or nervous system effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Other treatment techniques |
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Acrylamide |
TT |
No conversion necessary |
TT |
zero |
Added to water during sewage/ wastewater treatment |
Some people who drink water containing high levels of acrylamide over a long period of time could have problems with their nervous system or blood, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
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Epichlorohydrin |
TT |
No conversion necessary |
TT |
zero |
Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals |
Some people who drink water containing high levels of epichlorohydrin over a long period of time could experience stomach problems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. |
History: 1954 ACS 94, Eff. Jan. 12, 1978; 1979 AC;
1989 MR 8, Eff. Sept. 13, 1989; 2003 MR
2, Eff. Jan. 29, 2003; 2005 MR 8, Eff.
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