Glyphosate
Herbicide widely applied to control weeds on agricultural crops, including many fruits, vegetables, nuts, corn, and soybean. It is also used for non-agricultural uses like conservation land, rangeland, rights of way, and aquatic environments.
Health Guideline Level (HGL)
0.5 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Drinking water standards for glyphosate have been developed based on potential kidney and reproductive toxicity. Additional health protective benchmarks have been developed based on developmental and gastrointestinal toxicity. EPA finds that glyphosate is nontoxic to humans when applied properly during its use as a pesticide, while IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) classifies it as probably carcinogenic to humans.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Common Sources
- May enter the environment and drinking water sources through runoff from areas where it is used as an herbicide, direct application to aquatic environments, and through accidental spills from sites where it is produced or stored
- Glyphosate binds tightly to soil, so it is unlikely to be found in groundwater sources
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing Glyphosate:
Health Guideline Level
The HGL represents the maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest scientific research. It's often more protective than federal legal limits.
Contaminant Type
Glyphosate is classified as a Herbicides contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the developmental, reproductive-m, and other systems.
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