Cadmium
What is Cadmium?
Cadmium is a metal found in natural deposits such as ores containing other elements. Cadmium enters drinking water sources through erosion of natural deposits, corrosion of galvanized pipes, discharge from metal refineries, and runoff from waste batteries and paints.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Cadmium?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for contaminants in public drinking water. The MCL is the maximum concentration that is allowed for public water supplies. The United States Environmental Protection Agency states the maximum contaminant level for Cadmium allowed in drinking water is 0.005 mg/L or 5 ppb.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
After long-term exposure to high levels of Cadmium, some may experience kidney damage.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Ion exchange and reverse osmosis has been most effective for the removal of Cadmium below 0.005 mg/L or 5 ppb.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
What is Cadmium?
Cadmium is a metal found in natural deposits such as ores containing other elements. Cadmium enters drinking water sources through erosion of natural deposits, corrosion of galvanized pipes, discharge from metal refineries, and runoff from waste batteries and paints.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Cadmium?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for contaminants in public drinking water. The MCL is the maximum concentration that is allowed for public water supplies. The United States Environmental Protection Agency states the maximum contaminant level for Cadmium allowed in drinking water is 0.005 mg/L or 5 ppb.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
After long-term exposure to high levels of Cadmium, some may experience kidney damage.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Ion exchange and reverse osmosis has been most effective for the removal of Cadmium below 0.005 mg/L or 5 ppb.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
Please note: The contaminant listed above is intended for research and informational purposes only. It is not intended to suggest that the listed contaminant is present in your water supply. Only testing by an accredited lab can identify the presence of contaminants in your water supply.
