| Cryptosporidium | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | Zero |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
Gastrointestinal illness |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | Animal or human waste, contaminated food products |
| Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) | Standard 53 Standard 58 Standard 55 (Class A) |
| Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant | Filtration (i.e. carbon/charcoal) Reverse Osmosis |
| Special Notes | Standard 53 and 58 products certified for reduction of Cryptosporidium will also be effective for reduction of Giardia, Entamoeba, and Toxoplasma. Standard 55 (Class A) devices are certified to be effective against Cryptosporidium and Giardia, but not against Entamoeba and Toxoplasma. |
