Short entry

Antimony in drinking water

Also listed as Sb

We haven’t published a full explainer for Antimony yet, so this page only shows what we can stand behind and where to go next.

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Only a test of water from your own tap can. Public-system results describe the system, not your home.

Reference values

An enforceable limit for public water systems.

Enforceable limit · MCLFederal · public water systems

6 ppb

The highest level allowed in water a public system delivers. A legal limit, not a health goal.

Health-based goal · MCLGFederal · not enforceable

6 ppb

The level below which no known health risk is expected. A goal, not a limit.

Applies to: Set alongside the rule as a public-health goal
Status: Published goal
Source: EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations — MCLG 0.006 mg/L · 40 CFR §141.51

Your stateNot held yetStates may set their own references. We don’t hold a state reference for antimony yet.

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Treatment

We don’t hold treatment evidence for Antimony yet, so we don’t describe methods or show products on this page.

References

40 CFR §141.62 · EPA NPDWR MCL (0.006 mg/L)
40 CFR §141.51 · EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations — MCLG 0.006 mg/L