Water Quality Standards: 1,2-Dichloroethane to Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
EPA and WHO drinking water quality standards — MCLs, MCLGs, WHO guideline values, secondary standards, health effects, and treatment methods for regulated contaminants
| contaminant | CAS number | EPA MCLG mg per L (mg/L) | EPA MCL mg per L (mg/L) | WHO guideline mg per L (mg/L) | contaminant category | health effects | treatment methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 107-06-2 | 0 | 0.005 | 0.03 | organic | Increased risk of cancer | Granular activated carbon; packed tower aeration |
| Methoxychlor | 72-43-5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.02 | organic | Reproductive difficulties | Granular activated carbon |
| Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) | 127-18-4 | 0 | 0.005 | 0.1 | organic | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | Granular activated carbon; packed tower aeration |
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