| Xylenes | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) | 10 mg/L |
| Potential Health Effects (from ingestion of water) |
Liver, kidney, nervous system |
| Potential Source of Contaminant | By-product of gasoline refining, paints, inks, detergents |
| 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 | This contaminant is part of the VOC category. Water treatment products certified by NSF for VOCs will be effective for reducing this contaminant. |
