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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Current Drinking Water Standards

Description:National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs or primary standards) are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems. Primary standards protect public health by limiting the levels of contaminants in drinking water. The table below divides these contaminants into: Microorganisms ~ Disinfectants & Disinfection Byproducts Inorganic Chemicals ~ Organic Chemicals ~ Radionuclides
Type:Report
URL:http://www.epa.gov/safewater/mcl.html
Date entered:2002-07-03

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