| Trihalomethanes (chlorination by-products) |
|
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | 0.08 mg/L |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
Cancer |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | By-product of chlorination in drinking water |
| Applicable NSF/ANSI Standard(s) | Standard 53 |
| Water Treatment Technologies Certified by NSF for Reduction of this Contaminant | Filtration (i.e. carbon/charcoal) |
| Special Notes | Trihalomethanes include chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloro-methane, and bromoform. |
