Water Quality Standards: Copper to Chlordane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury (inorganic) | 7439-97-6 | 0.002 | 0.002 | 0.006 | inorganic | Kidney damage | Granular activated carbon; reverse osmosis; coagulation/filtration |
| Benzene | 71-43-2 | 0 | 0.005 | 0.01 | organic | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer | Granular activated carbon; packed tower aeration |
| Chlordane | 57-74-9 | 0 | 0.002 | 0 | organic | Liver or nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | Granular activated carbon |
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