Nitrate
CAS Number
14797-55-8Synonym
Nitrate ion
Occurrence/Use
Fertilizer, oxidizing agent
California Public Health Goals Data
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Public Health Goal (mg/L): | 45 (10 as nitrogen) |
Health Risk Category: | Hematoxicity (methemoglobinemia) |
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: | n/a |
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): | 45 (10 as nitrogen) |
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): | n/a |
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California PHG Comments: | The PHG and MCL reflect a level of 45 mg/L as nitrate or 10 mg/L nitrogen. OEHHA 2016. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports |