Combined Filter Effluent in Drinking Water
Physical · MCL: 1 NTU · 0 systems exceeding limit
Overview
Combined Filter Effluent is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act with an MCL of 1 NTU. The EPA Safe Drinking Water program sets and enforces the maximum contaminant levels shown here.
Health Effects
Exposure to Combined Filter Effluent above the MCL of 1 NTU may cause adverse health effects. Consult EPA fact sheets for detailed information.
Sources of Contamination
Combined Filter Effluent can enter drinking water from natural deposits, industrial discharges, or other sources.
Treatment & Removal
Treatment methods for Combined Filter Effluent include activated carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, and specialized media.
How to Remove Combined Filter Effluent From Water
These filtration methods are effective for reducing Combined Filter Effluent in drinking water:
| Filter Method | Effectiveness | Cost Range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Osmosis (RO) | High (varies) | $200-500 (under-sink) | NSF/ANSI 58 |
| Activated Carbon Block | Moderate (varies) | $30-100 (pitcher/faucet) | NSF/ANSI 53 |
Reverse Osmosis (RO) — details
Reverse osmosis is effective against most dissolved contaminants. Check specific certifications for this contaminant.
Activated Carbon Block — details
Effectiveness varies by contaminant. Look for filters specifically certified for this substance.
Water Systems with Combined Filter Effluent Detected
City of Garland
Garland, Texas
Mcwa
Rochester, New York
Buffalo Water Authority
Buffalo, New York
Liberty Utilities New York - Lynbrook
Merrick, New York
Rochester City
Rochester, New York
Cleveland Public Water System
Cleveland, Ohio
Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Cicero
Cicero, Illinois
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Greensboro, City Of
Greensboro, North Carolina
Veolia Water New Jersey Hackensack
Haworth, New Jersey
Newark Water Department
Newark, New Jersey
Nj American Water - Western
Delran, New Jersey
Jersey City Mua
Hoboken, New Jersey
Loudoun Water - Central System
Ashburn, Virginia
Mesa City Of
Mesa, Arizona
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (mwra)
Boston, Massachusetts
Lowell Regional Water Utility
Lowell, Massachusetts
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant
Fort Wayne, Indiana
City of Columbia Utilities
Columbia, Missouri
Milwaukee Waterworks
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Green Bay Waterworks
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Thornton City Of
Thornton, Colorado
Central Alabama Water System
Birmingham, Alabama
Medford Water Commission
Medford, Oregon
City of Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi
City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Berkeley County Pswd-Potomac River
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Santa Fe Water System (city Of)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Granger-Hunter Improvement District
Salt Lake City, Utah
Regional Water Authority
New Haven, Connecticut
Metropolitan District Commission
Hartford, Connecticut
Aquarion-Eastern Fairfield County
Shelton, Connecticut
Aquarion-Stamford
Shelton, Connecticut
Waterbury Water Department
Waterbury, Connecticut
Glen Burnie-Broadneck
Millersville, Maryland
Howard County D.p.w. Distribution
Columbia, Maryland
Saint Paul Regional Water Services
St. Paul, Minnesota
Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota