Cd
Cadmium
heavy metalSDWA code: 1015
EPA Limit (MCL)
5.000 ppb (0.005 mg/L)
Health Goal (MCLG)
5.000 ppb (0.005 mg/L)
Unit of Measure
mg/L
How concentrations are reported
Health Effects
Kidney damage with long-term exposure. Classified as a probable human carcinogen. Bone disease (itai-itai) at very high doses.
How It Gets Into Water
Corrosion of galvanized pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints
Official EPA Guidance
For authoritative information on Cadmiumin drinking water, visit the EPA's official resource page.
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