Nitrate

CAS Number

14797-55-8

Synonym

Nitrate ion

Occurrence/Use

Fertilizer, oxidizing agent

More information about Nitrate

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
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:
Related Downloads:
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