pH
Member of a class of organic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that occur naturally in coal tar and crude oil. It is produced commercially as an intermediate in producing soaps, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, and as an insecticide, herbicide, and fungicide.
EPA MCLG Level
0 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for acenaphthene in drinking water are based on potential adrenal and liver system effects.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Common Sources
- Widespread in the environment due to the use of coal and oil
- Primary source of PAHs in drinking water is release from pipe coatings made of coal tar
- Also enter source water naturally through rainwater runoff or dust particles settling in surface water
- Additional sources include wastewater and landfill runoff
- Elevated levels of PAHs like acenaphthene are most often present near hazardous waste sites
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing pH:
Filter recommendations for this contaminant are being updated.
EPA MCLG Level
The EPA MCLG 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
pH is classified as a Properties contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the adrenal, liver.
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