| Arsenic | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | 0.010 mg/L |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
Skin, nervous system toxicity |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | Natural deposits, smelters, glass, electronics wastes, orchards |
| Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) | Standard 53 Standard 58 Standard 62 |
| Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant | Distillation Filtration Reverse Osmosis (50 ppb) Reverse Osmosis (300 ppb) |
| Special Notes | Arsenic can be found in water in two different forms:
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For additional information on arsenic, view the arsenic fact sheet.
