MICHIGAN SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
1976 PA 399, as Amended, and the Administrative Rules

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Table 1 Regulated contaminants

 

Key

AL=Action level

MCL=Maximum contaminant level

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)

N/A=Not applicable

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

TT=Treatment technique

 

 

Contaminant
in CCR units

Traditional MCL in mg/l, except where noted

To convert for CCR, multiply by

MCL
in CCR units

MCLG
in CCR units

Major sources in drinking water

Health effects language

Microbiological contaminants

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.

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.

Turbidity
(ntu)

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.

* R 325.10611b sets turbidity standards for different types of systems.

Other microbiological contaminants

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.

* The treatment technique violations that involve turbidity exceedances may use health effects language for turbidity instead.

Inorganic contaminants

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.

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.

* These values are effective January 23, 2006.  Until then, the MCL is 0.05 mg/l and there is no MCLG.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nitrate
[as nitrogen] (ppm)

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.

Nitrite
[as nitrogen] (ppm)

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.

Total nitrate and nitrite
[as nitrogen] (ppm)

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.

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.

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.

Lead and copper

Lead (ppb)

AL=0.015

1000

AL=15

(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.

Copper (ppm)

AL=1.3

No conversion necessary

AL=1.3

(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.

Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Polychlorinated biphenyls
[PCBs] (ppt)

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.

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.

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.

Volatile organic contaminants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Radioactive contaminants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

* 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).

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.

* The MCL for haloacetic acids is the sum of the concentrations of the individual haloacetic acids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Other treatment techniques

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.

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. Apr. 29, 2005.

 

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