Question 1

What is the EPA limit for atrazine in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for atrazine is 0.003 ppm. Public water systems must keep atrazine below this level.

Question 2

What are the health effects of atrazine in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Atrazine is the second most commonly used herbicide in the US and one of the most frequently detected pesticides in drinking water. The EPA MCL is 3 ppb. Atrazine is a potent endocrine disruptor that interferes with the body's hormonal syst

Question 3

Where does atrazine in drinking water come from?

Accepted Answer

The US applies approximately 70-80 million pounds of atrazine annually, primarily on corn, sorghum, and sugarcane crops. The Corn Belt states (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska) have the highest atrazine concentrations in surface wate

Question 4

How do I remove atrazine from my drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Atrazine is effectively removed by: Activated Carbon, Reverse Osmosis, Oxidation. Look for NSF-certified filters that explicitly list atrazine reduction.

Atrazine in Drinking Water - EPA MCL, Health Effects & Removal