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Water Quality Standards: Mercury (inorganic)
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| 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 | standard | treatment methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury (inorganic) | 7439-97-6 | 0.002 | 0.002 | 0.006 | inorganic | Kidney damage | EPA NPDWR 40 CFR 141; WHO GDWQ 4th Ed. | Granular activated carbon; reverse osmosis; coagulation/filtration |
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