Giardia lamblia
What is Giardia lamblia?
Giardia lamblia is a parasite that lives in the intestine of infected humans or animals. It is found on surfaces or in soil, food, or water that has been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Giardia lamblia?
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 Giardia lamblia allowed in drinking water is zero.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Giardia lamblia is known to cause gastrointestinal illnesses 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 Giardia lamblia.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of disinfectant water treatment systems here:
What is Giardia lamblia?
Giardia lamblia is a parasite that lives in the intestine of infected humans or animals. It is found on surfaces or in soil, food, or water that has been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Giardia lamblia?
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 Giardia lamblia allowed in drinking water is zero.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Giardia lamblia is known to cause gastrointestinal illnesses 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 Giardia lamblia.
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.
