National (Health-Related) Microorganisms 17MicroorganismsMCLG1(mg/L)2MCL or TT1(mg/L)2Potential Health Effects from Long-TermExposure Above the MCL(unless specified as short-term)Sources of Contaminantin Drinking WaterCryptosporidiumzeroTT3Gastrointestinal illness(such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps)Human and animal fecal wasteGiardia lambliazeroTT3Gastrointestinal illness(such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps)Human and animal fecal wasteHeterotrophic)plate count (HPCn/aTT3HPC has no health effects; it is an analytic method usedto measure the variety of bacteria that are common in water.The lower the concentration of bacteria in drinking water,the better maintained the water system is.HPC measures a range of bacteriathat are naturally presentin the environmentLegionellazeroTT3Legionnaire’s Disease, a type of pneumoniaFound naturally in water;multiplies in heating systemsTotal Coliformszero(including fecalcoliform and E. Coli)Quick reference guide5.0%4Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whetherother potentially harmful bacteria may be present5Coliforms are naturally presentin the environment; as well as feces;fecal coliforms and E-coli onlycome from human andanimal fecal waste.Turbidityn/aTT3Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water.It is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness(such as whether disease-causing organisms are present).Higher turbidity levels are often associated with higher levelsof disease-causing microorganisms such as viruses,parasites and some bacteria. These organisms can causesymptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, andassociated headaches.Soil runoffViruses (enteric)zeroTT3Gastrointestinal illness(such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps)Human and animal fecal wasteTechnical & EngineeringContaminant13Call Nelsen Toll-Free — OHIO - 800.362.9686, ARIZONA - 866.445.4299, TEXAS - 855.674.0357 or FLORIDA - 866.712.6796All prices and products subject to change without notice. ©Nelsen Corporation
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