Maximum Contaminant Level (regulatory)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016723",
  "term": "Maximum Contaminant Level (regulatory)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The maximum permissable level of a contaminant in water which is delivered to any user of a public water system.\n\n2. The maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water which is delivered to the free flowing outlet of the ultimate user of a public water system; except in the case of turbidity where the maximum permissible level is measured at the point of entry to the distribution system. Contaminants added to the water under circumstances controlled by the user, except for those resulting from corrosion of piping and plumbing caused by water quality are excluded from this definition. {OW/TSC}",
  "abbreviation": "MCL",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR Part 141.2",
    "40 CFR Part 142.2"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/maximum-contaminant-level-regulatory/"
}