Do the levels found in rainwater exceed EPA drinking water MCLs? If so, why shouldn people be concerned?
• While the levels in the rainwater exceed the applicable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 3piC/L for drinking water, it is important to note that the corresponding MCL for iodine-131 was calculated based on long-term chronic exposures over the course of a lifetime 70 years. The levels seen in rainwater are expected to be relatively short in duration.
Related Questions
- During the field data collection, did EPA find instances where people could potentially be exposed to high levels pollutants in there homes? What was done to help them?
- What actions would EPA take if there are elevated levels of I-131 in drinking water?
- Which ATSDR and EPA health levels were being compared? Drinking water levels?
