| Copper | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | 1.3 mg/L |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
Gastrointestinal irritation |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | Natural/industrial deposits, wood preservatives, plumbing |
| Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) | Standard 42 Standard 58 Standard 62 |
| Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant | Distillation Filtration (carbon/charcoal) Reverse Osmosis |
| Special Notes | Although copper can be naturally occurring, copper found in water supplies can also leach from residential copper plumbing. |
