Inorganic
Copper
Contaminant Overview and Health Effects
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)
1.3 mg/L
Legal limit set by the EPA
Contaminant Code
COPPER
Health Effects
Short-term: gastrointestinal distress, long-term: liver or kidney damage
Common Sources
1
Corrosion of plumbing 2
Copper pipes 3
Household fixtures 4
Mining âšī¸ About This Data
Information about Copper is based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations. The Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.