Maximum contaminant level

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007046",
  "term": "Maximum contaminant level",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The highest permissible level of a contaminant in drinking water established by regulatory agencies. This standard is set to protect public health, considering factors such as the contaminant's toxicity, treatability, and the cost of removal. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets these levels for public water systems.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1255 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/maximum-contaminant-level/"
}