2,3,7,8-TCDD (Dioxin)
Potential health effects: cancer
EWG Health Guideline
0.0002 ppb
Legal Limit (EPA)
0.03 ppb
Detected In
1 utilities
Health Risks
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.0002 ppt for 2,3,7,8-TCDD was defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer. Values greater than one-in-a-million cancer risk level can result in increased cancer cases above one in a million people.
Filtration Methods
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Utilities That Detected This Contaminant
| Utility Name | State | Level Detected | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City Water Department | FL | 0.002 ppt | Exceeds Guideline | View |