Reference Source

Beta particles and photon emitters

For Beta particles and photon emitters, regulator is US EPA (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations); limit is 4 millirems per year; unit is millirems per year; limit type is MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level), recorded from its source on 2026-08-06; source re-checked 2026-09-16.

Contaminant
Beta particles and photon emitters verified
Regulator
US EPA (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations) our reading
Limit
4 millirems per year verified
Unit
millirems per year verified
Limit type
MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) our reading
Sourceepa.gov
Verified
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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

Beta particles and photon emitters | none ---------- zero | 4 millirems per year

epa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-06

Source

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