Maximum Contaminant Level

New York Sets New Standards For Drinking Water Contaminants

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 3, 2020
Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Pollution, Environment of the United States, Safe Drinking Water Act, Contaminants of emerging concern, Water, Drinking water, Maximum Contaminant Level, Drinking water quality in the United States

The MCLs for PFAS in New York's drinking water are among the lowest in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The MCLs for PFAS in New York's drinking water are among the lowest in the United States.
  • These "emerging contaminants" are increasingly being discovered in the groundwater and drinking water supply throughout the country.
  • All three contaminants have been detected in drinking water systems across the country, yet remain unregulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which is responsible for setting regulatory limits under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
  • We support New York State's commitment in addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water and encourage other states to take the same steps to mitigate this national threat in their community.

More Than 50% of US Home Water Tests Exceed Contaminant Health Goal

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Water pollution, Water, Drinking water, Bottled water, Nature, Tap water, Maximum Contaminant Level, Water quality

"Tap Score Reports empower anyone to diagnose water quality issues and identify solutions for health, taste and plumbing improvements.

Key Points: 
  • "Tap Score Reports empower anyone to diagnose water quality issues and identify solutions for health, taste and plumbing improvements.
  • "More than 50% of those who've tested have found at least one contaminant above the federal maximum contaminant level goal.
  • Perhaps most importantly, nearly all problems are solved with simple, targeted filtration-- tap water quality can be as good or better than bottled water!"
  • Pujol added, "Americans have been told bottled water is the antidote to their concerns about tap water.