Copper and Copper Compounds
Occurrence/Use
Electrical conductors, roofing and plumbing, industrial machinery, pesticide, antibiofouling surfaces; alloys for currency, jewelry, decoration, etc.; compounds for organic chemical synthesis, fungicide, test for reducing sugars, wood preservative, glass and ceramic glazes; component of tobacco smoke
California Public Health Goals Data
| Update Date: | |
|---|---|
| Health Risk Category: | Digestive system toxicity (nausea, diarrhea) |
| Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: | n/a |
| CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): | 1.3 |
| Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): | n/a |
| California PHG Comments: |
CA MCL reflects the action level, measured at the tap. |