Question 1

What is the EPA limit for tetrachloroethylene (pce) in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for tetrachloroethylene (pce) is 0.005 ppm. Public water systems must keep tetrachloroethylene (pce) below this level.

Question 2

What are the health effects of tetrachloroethylene (pce) in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

PCE (also called perchloroethylene or PERC) is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the EPA and a Group 2A carcinogen by IARC. The EPA MCL is 5 ppb. The strongest cancer associations are with bladder cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an

Question 3

Where does tetrachloroethylene (pce) in drinking water come from?

Accepted Answer

PCE is the primary solvent used in dry cleaning, earning its common name 'dry cleaning fluid.' Approximately 85% of dry cleaners in the US use PCE. It is also widely used as a metal degreaser and in textile manufacturing. PCE contamination

Question 4

How do I remove tetrachloroethylene (pce) from my drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) is effectively removed by: Activated Carbon, Aeration, Reverse Osmosis. Look for NSF-certified filters that explicitly list tetrachloroethylene (pce) reduction.

Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in Drinking Water - EPA MCL, Health