CN
Cyanide
inorganicSDWA code: 1030
EPA Limit (MCL)
200.000 ppb (0.2 mg/L)
Health Goal (MCLG)
200.000 ppb (0.2 mg/L)
Unit of Measure
mg/L
How concentrations are reported
Health Effects
Nerve damage or thyroid problems with long-term exposure. Disrupts cellular oxygen use.
How It Gets Into Water
Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories
Official EPA Guidance
For authoritative information on Cyanidein drinking water, visit the EPA's official resource page.
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