Maximum Contaminant Goals

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016719",
  "term": "Maximum Contaminant Goals",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The maximum level of a contaminant that is associated with no adverse health effects from drinking water containing that contaminant over a lifetime. For chemicals believed to cause cancer, the MCLGs are set at zero. MCLGs are not enforceable, but are ideal, health-based goals which are set in the National Primary Drinking Water Standards developed by EPA. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as possible, considering costs and technology.",
  "abbreviation": "MCLGs",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "DWMAPS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/maximum-contaminant-goals/"
}