siskiyou, CA
Total Incidents:
94
Last Incident:
January 01, 2018
Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn’t mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.
Contaminants
Coliform (TCR)
73
Incidents
TTHM
11
Incidents
Nitrate
6
Incidents
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
3
Incidents
Arsenic
1
Incidents
Coliform (TCR)
Description
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms found in more samples than allowed is a warning of potential problems.
Health Effects
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
TTHM
Description
Trihalomethanes occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Health Effects
Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer
Nitrate
Description
Nitrates and nitrites are nitrogen-oxygen chemical units which combine with various organic and inorganic compounds. The greatest use of nitrates is as a fertilizer. Once taken into the body, nitrates are converted to nitrites.
Health Effects
Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Description
Haloacetic acids occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Health Effects
Increased risk of cancer
Arsenic
Description
Arsenic is a semi-metal element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. Approximately 90 percent of industrial arsenic in the U.S. is currently used as a wood preservative, but arsenic is also used in paints, dyes, metals, drugs, soaps, and semi-conductors. Agricultural applications, mining, and smelting also contribute to arsenic releases in the environment.
Health Effects
Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUNCTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Arsenic | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer | 2018-01-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2016-03-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2016-03-01 |
| GAZELLE SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2016-02-01 |
| DELPHIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2016-02-01 |
| OAK KNOLL WORK CENTER | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-11-01 |
| COVE MOBILE VILLA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-11-01 |
| GAZELLE SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-10-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-10-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-10-01 |
| DUNSMUIR, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-10-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-10-01 |
| DELPHIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| COVE MOBILE VILLA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| MDF-MEDICINE LAKE | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| JH RANCH | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-09-01 |
| ABRAMS LAKE MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Acute (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-08-01 |
| ABRAMS LAKE MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| MCCLOUD C.S.D. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| CALLAHAN WORK CENTER-KNF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-07-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-05-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-05-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-01-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2015-01-01 |
| ABRAMS LAKE MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-11-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-11-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-11-01 |
| MCCLOUD C.S.D. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-11-01 |
| CAL ORE MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-10-01 |
| WEED, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-10-01 |
| SISKIYOU CO.SERVICE AREA #5/CARRICK | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-10-01 |
| MT. SHASTA SKI PARK | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-10-01 |
| ABRAMS LAKE MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-09-01 |
| SUN MOUNTAIN M.W.C. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| MCCLOUD C.S.D. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| MT. SHASTA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-08-01 |
| LAKE SISKIYOU M.W.C. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| INDIAN SCOTTY CAMPGROUND | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| CALTRANS-WEED REST STOP | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-07-01 |
| SISKIYOU CO. ROLLING HILLS MWC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-06-01 |
| ETNA, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-05-01 |
| CHATEAU SHASTA MOBILE HOME & RV PARK | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2014-05-01 |
| WEED, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| GAZELLE SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| MONTE SHASTA M.W.C. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| COVE MOBILE VILLA | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-10-01 |
| CALLAHAN WORK CENTER-KNF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-05-01 |
| DORRIS, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-01-01 |
| DORRIS, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2013-01-01 |
| MDF-MEDICINE LAKE | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| GAZELLE SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-10-01 |
| SHASTINA MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-09-01 |
| MCCLOUD C.S.D. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2012-08-01 |
| WILLOW CREEK SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2011-09-01 |
| BUTTE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2011-09-01 |
| LAKE SISKIYOU M.W.C. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2011-08-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2011-08-01 |
| SISKIYOU CO. ROLLING HILLS MWC | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-12-01 |
| BUTTE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-10-01 |
| OAK VALLEY ACRES P.O.A. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-10-01 |
| ASH CREEK FIRE STATION-STNF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-09-01 |
| LAKE SISKIYOU M.W.C. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-09-01 |
| TULELAKE, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-09-01 |
| MCCLOUD C.S.D. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-09-01 |
| ASH CREEK FIRE STATION-STNF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| LAKE SHASTINA C.S.D | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| ABRAMS LAKE MOBILE ESTATES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-08-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| FOWLERS CAMPGROUND-STNF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-07-01 |
| MCCLOUD C.S.D. | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-07-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2010-07-01 |
| OAK KNOLL WORK CENTER | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-06-01 |
| SHASTA VIEW HEIGHTS OWNERS ASSOCIATION | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-01-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-10-01 |
| DORRIS, CITY OF | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2009-08-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-07-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-07-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Increased risk of cancer | 2008-10-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2008-04-01 |
| MONTAGUE, CITY OF | TTHM | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer | 2008-04-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Nitrate | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. | 1998-12-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Nitrate | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. | 1998-12-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Nitrate | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. | 1998-01-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Nitrate | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. | 1998-01-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Nitrate | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. | 1997-10-01 |
| GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT | Nitrate | MCL, Single Sample | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. | 1997-10-01 |