Utah Admin. Code 309-200-6
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels for public water systems deals with substances which affect the aesthetic quality of drinking water. They are presented here as recommended limits or ranges and are not grounds for rejection. The taste of water may be unpleasant and the usefulness of the water may be impaired if these standards are significantly exceeded.
TABLE 200-7 SECONDARY INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS
Contaminant | Level |
Aluminum | 0.05 to 0.2 mg/L |
Chloride | 250 mg/L |
Color | 15 Color Units |
Copper | 1 mg/L |
Corrosivity | Non-corrosive |
Fluoride | 2.0 mg/L (see Note below) |
Foaming Agents | 0.5 mg/L |
Iron | 0.3 mg/L |
Manganese | 0.05 mg/L |
Odor | 3 Threshold Odor Number |
pH | 6.5-8.5 |
Silver | 0.1 mg/L |
Sulfate | 250 mg/L (see Note below) |
TDS | 500 mg/L (see Note below) |
Zinc | 5 mg/L |
Note: Maximum allowable Fluoride, TDS and Sulfate levels are given in the Primary Drinking Water Standards, R309-200-5(1). They are listed as secondary standards because levels in excess of these recommended levels will likely cause consumer complaint.
Utah Admin. Code R309-200-6