Maximum Contaminant Levels

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Maximum_Contaminant_Levels
GPTKB entity
Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf regulatory standard
gptkbp:abbreviation MCLs
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:United_States
drinking water
gptkbp:basisFor enforcement actions
public notification requirements
water treatment requirements
gptkbp:compatibleWith public water systems
gptkbp:definedIn gptkb:United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency
gptkbp:enforcedBy gptkb:United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency
1974
gptkbp:establishedBy gptkb:Safe_Drinking_Water_Act
gptkbp:example gptkb:lead
gptkb:poisoning
nitrate
radium-226 and -228
total coliforms
trihalomethanes
gptkbp:exceedanceResultsIn regulatory action
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maximum Contaminant Levels
gptkbp:measures milligrams per liter
micrograms per liter
gptkbp:purpose protect public health
gptkbp:regulates chemical contaminants
microbial contaminants
radiological contaminants
gptkbp:relatedTo Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
gptkbp:updated EPA rulemaking process
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Water_Quality_Standards
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7