Quinoline
Naturally occuring semi-volatile organic compound that is found naturally in coal and peat
Health Guideline Level (HGL)
0.01 ppb
Maximum level that poses minimal health risk based on the latest science
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for quinoline are based upon its potential carcinogenicity, and adverse effects on the spleen and the blood, liver, kidney, and respiratory systems. The EPA classifies quinoline as a possible human carcinogen.
Affected Organs & Systems:
Common Sources
- Occurs naturally in coal and peat
- May also enter the environment and drinking water sources through wastewater and discharge of unused medication or personal care products to drains or landfills
- Industrial effluent, the burning, extraction, and processing of some fossil fuels, and runoff from industrial waste sites and places where quinoline is manufactured or stored are some additional sources of quinoline in the environment
How to Remove It
Water filters certified under the following NSF standards are effective at removing Quinoline:
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
Quinoline is classified as a Pesticides contaminant.
This contaminant primarily affects the spleen, respiratory, and other systems.
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