Brita
Elite Pitcher (OB06)
Pitcher$39.99
NSF/42NSF/53
Not certified for PFAS.
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Copper
MetalMCL1.3 mg/L
MCLG1.3 mg/L
Legal limit and health goal
MCL — Maximum Contaminant Level
The enforceable legal limit. Public water systems must keep levels at or below this number. Violation triggers a public notice requirement.
1.3 mg/LMCLG — Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
The non-enforceable health goal set by the EPA. For known or probable carcinogens the MCLG is zero — no level of exposure is considered without risk.
1.3 mg/LRepresentative sample reading
Actual reading — City of Flint, MI (May 2026)
CopperMetal
1.1mg/L
| Contaminant | Measured value | MCL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1.1 mg/L | 1.3 mg/L | Approaching limit |
Health effects
Short-term gastrointestinal distress; long-term liver or kidney damage above the action level.
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Utilities currently reporting exceedances
No utilities in our current coverage are reporting an exceedance for this contaminant.