- Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) : A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a Contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLG as feasible using the best available treatment technology and taking cost into consideration. MCLs are enforceable standards.
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A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a Contaminant that EPA allows in drinking water. MCLs ensure that drinking water does not pose either a short-term or long-term health risk. EPA sets MCLs at levels that are economically and technologically feasible. Some states set MCLs which are more strict than EPA's.
Other /More definition:
A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a Contaminant that EPA allows in drinking water. MCLs ensure that drinking water does not pose either a short-term or long-term health risk. EPA sets MCLs at levels that are economically and technologically feasible. Some states set MCLs which are more strict than EPA's.
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Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) : A Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) is the level of a Contaminant . . . Read More | |
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Water treatment in the environmental context refers to the processes used to make water more acceptable . . . Read More | |
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