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An aesthetic objective of ≤500 mg/L has been established for total dissolved solids (TDS) in drinking water. At higher levels, …

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This supporting document focuses on the health risks associated with TCE in drinking water, including multiple routes of exposure -- …

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The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for trifluralin in drinking water is 0.045 mg/L (45 µg/L).

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The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water is 0.100 mg/L (100 µg/L) based on a locational …

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This Guideline Technical Document reviews and assesses all identified health risks associated with turbidity in drinking water. It assesses new …

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The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for vinyl chloride in drinking water is 0.002 mg/L (2 μg/L). Every effort should be …

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The aesthetic objective for zinc is ≤5.0 mg/L. Zinc is an essential element and is generally considered to be non-toxic. …

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The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in drinking water is 0.000 04 mg/L (0.04 µg/L).

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There is no evidence of adverse health effects specifically attributable to magnesium in drinking water. A guideline for magnesium has …

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The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for malathion in drinking water is 0.19 mg/L (190 µg/L).

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