Cryptosporidium
What is Cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium is a parasite commonly found in lake and river water sources, especially where the water has been contaminated with sewage and animal waste.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Cryptosporidium?
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 Cryptosporidium allowed in drinking water is zero.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Cryptosporidium is known to cause gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps, after long term exposure.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Disinfection with ultraviolet light or ozone and/or filtration has been most effective for inactivating Cryptosporidium.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of disinfectant water treatment systems here:
What is Cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium is a parasite commonly found in lake and river water sources, especially where the water has been contaminated with sewage and animal waste.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Cryptosporidium?
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 Cryptosporidium allowed in drinking water is zero.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Cryptosporidium is known to cause gastrointestinal illness such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps, after long term exposure.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Disinfection with ultraviolet light or ozone and/or filtration has been most effective for inactivating Cryptosporidium.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of disinfectant 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.
