Glyphosate
EWG Health Guideline
5 ppb
Legal Limit (EPA)
700 ppb
National Average
0.00819 ppb
Detected In
5 utilities
Health Risks
The EWG Health Guideline of 5 ppb for glyphosate was defined by EWG 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
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Utilities That Detected This Contaminant
| Utility Name | State | Level Detected | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Water Works | IA | 1.6 ppb | Detected | View |
| Altoona Water Supply | IA | 1.09 ppb | Detected | View |
| Sunrise Southwest | FL | 1.05 ppb | Detected | View |
| City of Cullman Water Works | AL | 0.4 ppb | Detected | View |
| Cullman Utilities Board | AL | 0.4 ppb | Detected | View |