Sulfate
What is Sulfate?
Sulfate is a considered a secondary contaminant (not health threatening) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that may result in aesthetic problems, such as color, taste, or odor, in drinking water sources.
What are the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCL) for Sulfate?
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels are established only as guidelines to help consumers manage undesirable contaminants causing bad taste, odor, or color. The SMCL for Sulfate in drinking water is 250 mg/L.
What are the problems associated with Sulfate above the SMCL?
High levels of Sulfate in drinking water sources may result in a salty taste, diarrhea and dehydration.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Anion exchange resins & reverse osmosis filtration has been proven most effective at removing Sulfate.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
What is Sulfate?
Sulfate is a considered a secondary contaminant (not health threatening) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that may result in aesthetic problems, such as color, taste, or odor, in drinking water sources.
What are the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCL) for Sulfate?
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels are established only as guidelines to help consumers manage undesirable contaminants causing bad taste, odor, or color. The SMCL for Sulfate in drinking water is 250 mg/L.
What are the problems associated with Sulfate above the SMCL?
High levels of Sulfate in drinking water sources may result in a salty taste, diarrhea and dehydration.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Anion exchange resins & reverse osmosis filtration has been proven most effective at removing Sulfate.
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.
