Frizzlife
M800 Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis
Under-sink RO$399
NSF/58
Verified PartnerView product
Nitrate
InorganicMCL10.0 mg/L
MCLG10.0 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.
10.0 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.
10.0 mg/LRepresentative sample reading
Actual reading — Clear Springs Water District, TX (May 2026)
NitrateInorganic
3.2mg/L
| Contaminant | Measured value | MCL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 3.2 mg/L | 10.0 mg/L | Well within limit |
Health effects
Causes methemoglobinemia ("blue-baby syndrome") in infants under 6 months. Carbon filters do NOT remove nitrate — reverse osmosis (NSF 58) only.
Filters verified to reduce Nitrate
3 certifiedAquaTru
Classic Countertop RO
Countertop RO$449
NSF/42NSF/53NSF/58NSF/401
Verified PartnerView product
Waterdrop
G3P800 Under-Sink RO
Under-sink RO$549
NSF/53NSF/58NSF/401
Verified PartnerView product
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Utilities currently reporting exceedances
No utilities in our current coverage are reporting an exceedance for this contaminant.