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Antimony
metalloidSDWA code: 1007
EPA Limit (MCL)
6.000 ppb (0.006 mg/L)
Health Goal (MCLG)
6.000 ppb (0.006 mg/L)
Unit of Measure
mg/L
How concentrations are reported
Health Effects
Increase in blood cholesterol; decrease in blood sugar with long-term exposure.
How It Gets Into Water
Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder
Official EPA Guidance
For authoritative information on Antimonyin drinking water, visit the EPA's official resource page.
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