Contaminant Guide

Nitrate
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) 10 mg/L
Potential Health Effects
(from ingestion of water)
Methemoglobulinemia (blue baby syndrome)
Potential Source of Contaminant Animal waste, fertilizer, natural deposits, septic tanks, sewage
Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) Standard 53
Standard 58
Standard 62
Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant Reverse Osmosis
Special Notes None