| Nitrite | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | 1 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; rapidly converts to nitrate |
| 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 |
