Water

OEHHA performs major risk assessment and hazard evaluation activities relating to chemical contaminants in drinking water. These activities include developing health advisories, Public Health Goals for chemical substances in drinking water, Notification Levels, and providing toxicological assistance for chemical monitoring activities for the drinking water supply. The program also provides education to the public and other governmental agencies on drinking water contamination and drinking water regulatory standards development.

Public Health Goals

Level of a chemical contaminant in drinking water that does not pose a significant risk to health

Notices

Legal notices for Public Health Goals and Notification Levels

Notification Levels

Health-based advisory levels for chemicals in drinking water

Reports

Reports focusing on water

Human Right to Water

OEHHA’s assessment framework and data tool related to drinking water quality, accessibility, and affordability

Reports, Notices, Documents

April 28, 1998: Summary of the Public Health Goal for Pentachlorophenol (PCP)

A Public Health Goal (PHG) of 0.4 ppb is developed for pentachlorophenol (PCP) in drinking water.

April 28, 1998: Summary of the Public Health Goal for Cyanide

A Public Health Goal (PHG) of 150 ppb is developed for cyanide in drinking water.

April 28, 1998: Summary of the Public Health Goal for 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (1,4-DCB)

A Public Health Goal (PHG) of 0.006 mg/L (6 ppb) is developed for 1,4-dichlorobenzene (1,4-DCB) in drinking water.

April 28, 1998: Summary of the Public Health Goal for 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D)

A Public Health Goal (PHG) of 70 ppb is developed for 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in drinking water.

April 28, 1998: Summary of the Public Health Goal for 1,2-Dichlorobenzene (1,2-DCB)

A Public Health Goal (PHG) of 0.6 mg/L (600 ppb) is developed for 1,2-dichlorobenzene (1,2-DCB) in drinking water.