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What is the maximum concentration for nitrates and nitrites in drinking water?

April 26, 2017concentration drinking water maximum nitrates nitrites

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What is the maximum concentration for nitrates and nitrites in drinking water?

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for nitrogen in public drinking water systems. Vermont has adopted these standards. The MCL for nitrates is 10 milligrams per liter (NO3 –N mg/l). The MCL for nitrites is one milligram per liter (NO2 –N mg/l).