| Particulate Matter | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | N/A |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
N/A |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | Soil runoff |
| Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) | Standard 42 |
| Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant | Filtration (i.e. carbon/charcoal) |
| Special Notes | Under Std 42, particulate reduction is subdivided into six classes. Filters certified for reduction of particulate matter will be able to reduce at least 85% of the particles of the size listed:
Class I - 0.5 to < 1 micron in size Class II - 1 to <5 microns in size Class III - 5 to <15 microns in size Class IV - 15 to <30 microns in size Class V - 30 to <50 microns in size Class VI - >50 microns in size |
