Inorganic Contaminants

Inorganic Contaminants are Mineral -based compounds such as metals, nitrates, and asbestos. These contaminants are naturally-occurring in some water, but can also get into water through farming, chemical manufacturing, and other human activities.

US EPA has set legal limits on 15 Inorganic Contaminants.

Other /More definition:
Inorganic Contaminants are Mineral-based compounds such as metals, nitrates, and asbestos. These contaminants are naturally-occurring in some water, but can also get into water through farming, chemical manufacturing, and other human activities. EPA has set legal limits on 15 Inorganic Contaminants.

Other /More definition:
Inorganic Contaminants are Mineral-based compounds such as metals, nitrates, and asbestos. These contaminants are naturally-occurring in some water, but can also get into water through farming, chemical manufacturing, and other human activities. EPA has set legal limits on 15 Inorganic Contaminants.

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