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Tetrachloroethylene

VOCNo safe level (MCLG 0)
MCL5.0 µg/L
MCLG0.0 µg/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.

5.0 µg/L
MCLG — 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.

0.0 µg/L

Representative sample reading

Illustrative value at approximately 50% of MCL

Health effects

Liver problems and increased cancer risk; dry-cleaning and industrial solvent.

Filters verified to reduce Tetrachloroethylene

1 certified

Epic Water

Pure Filter Pitcher

Pitcher$69.95
NSF/53NSF/401
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Utilities currently reporting exceedances

No utilities in our current coverage are reporting an exceedance for this contaminant.