Drinking water containing radon may also cause increased risk of stomach cancer. If you are concerned about radon in your home, test the air in your home. Testing is inexpensive and easy. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality.
High turbidity can hinder the effectiveness of disinfectants.
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency. A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.