Contaminant Guide

Mercury
(inorganic)
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) 0.002 mg/L
Potential Health Effects
(from ingestion of water)
Kidney, nervous system disorders
Potential Source of Contaminant Crop runoff, natural deposits, batteries, electrical switches
Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) Standard 53
Standard 58
Standard 62
Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant Distillation
Filtration (i.e. carbon/charcoal)
Special Notes None