No adverse health effects are generally associated with the secondary drinking water contaminants. At considerably higher concentrations than those listed in the standards, health implications may exist as well as aesthetic degradation.
| Contaminant | Allowed Level |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 0.2 mg/L |
| Chloride | 250 mg/L |
| Copper | 1 mg/L |
| Fluoride | 2.0 mg/L |
| Iron | 0.3 mg/L |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg/L |
| Silver | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 250 mg/L |
| Zinc | 5 mg/L |
| Color | 15 color units |
| Odor | 3 (threshold odor number) |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 500 mg/L |
| Foaming Agents | 0.5 mg/L |
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