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EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, Total Trihalomethanes
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EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations identify Total Trihalomethanes as a regulated disinfection byproduct, set the maximum contaminant level at 0.080 mg/L, and describe potential health effects associated with long-term exposure above the MCL.
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EPA lists liver, kidney or central nervous system problems and increased cancer risk as potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL. TTHMs are a byproduct of drinking-water disinfection.
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