Copper is an essential nutrient that is required for various physiological functions in the human body, but excessive exposure to copper in drinking water can cause adverse health effects.
The concentration of copper in drinking water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which sets a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 1.3 mg/L for copper.
The PDF file provides information on the sources of copper in drinking water, the health effects of copper exposure, and the treatment options for reducing copper levels in drinking water.
