Reference Source

Alpha particles

For Alpha particles, regulator is US EPA (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations); limit is 15 picocuries per Liter (pCi/L); unit is pCi/L; limit type is MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level), recorded from its source on 2026-08-06.

Contaminant
Alpha particles verified
Regulator
US EPA (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations) our reading
Limit
15 picocuries per Liter (pCi/L) verified
Unit
pCi/L verified
Limit type
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) our reading
Sourceepa.gov
Verified2026-08-06
Review by2027-08-06
DatasetDrinking water contaminant limits by regulator

Values marked our reading are our classification of what the source says — the source does not print them in those words. The quote below is the evidence for each one; judge it yourself.

What the source says

Alpha particles | none ---------- zero | 15 picocuries per Liter ( pCi/L )

epa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-06

Source

Last verified against source: 2026-08-06. Due for re-check by 2027-08-06. This page as Markdown · OKF bundle · full dataset as JSON.