franklin, PA

Total Incidents:
108
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

All Incidents

Water System Type Measure Violation Effects Begin Date
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2018-01-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2018-01-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-10-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-10-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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. 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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. 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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. 2016-01-01
CRIDERS UNITED BIC CHURCH 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 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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. 2016-01-01
CRIDERS UNITED BIC CHURCH 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 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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. 2016-01-01
MERCERSBURG SPORTSMAN ASSN 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. 2016-01-01
CRIDERS UNITED BIC CHURCH 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 2016-01-01
CRIDERS UNITED BIC CHURCH 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
CRIDERS UNITED BIC CHURCH 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
CRIDERS UNITED BIC CHURCH 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
BEAR VALLEY JOINT AUTH 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
BEAR VALLEY JOINT AUTH 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
WAYNESBORO KINGDOM HALL 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. 2015-07-01
WAYNESBORO KINGDOM HALL 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. 2015-07-01
WAYNESBORO KINGDOM HALL 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. 2015-07-01
WAYNESBORO KINGDOM HALL 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. 2015-07-01
WAYNESBORO KINGDOM HALL 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. 2015-07-01
WAYNESBORO KINGDOM HALL 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. 2015-07-01
KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER 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. 2015-01-01
KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER 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. 2015-01-01
KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER 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. 2015-01-01
KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER 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. 2015-01-01
KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER 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. 2015-01-01
KAUFFMAN COMMUNITY CENTER 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. 2015-01-01
ANTRIM TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTH 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
ANTRIM TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTH 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
BORO OF WAYNESBORO 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
BORO OF WAYNESBORO 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
BORO OF WAYNESBORO 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
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-10-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-10-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-10-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2013-09-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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 2013-07-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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 2013-07-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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 2013-07-01
CHAPARRAL TAVERN 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. 2012-10-01
CHAPARRAL TAVERN 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. 2012-10-01
CHAPARRAL TAVERN 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. 2012-10-01
CHAPARRAL TAVERN 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. 2012-10-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2012-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2012-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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 2012-09-01
PLEASANT HALL MANOR 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
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2012-07-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2012-07-01
BUDGET INN 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 2011-05-01
PENNSYLVANIA CHERRY LLC 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 2011-04-01
STATE LINE RURITAN CLUB 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. 2011-04-01
STATE LINE RURITAN CLUB 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. 2011-04-01
STATE LINE RURITAN CLUB 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. 2011-04-01
STATE LINE RURITAN CLUB 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. 2011-04-01
BUDGET INN 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 2011-03-01
BUDGET INN 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 2011-03-01
CAMP TOHIGLO 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
CAMP TOHIGLO 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
CAMP TOHIGLO 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
PATH VALLEY RESTAURANT 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
PORTICO RIVER BRETHREN 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 2010-04-01
PORTICO RIVER BRETHREN 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 2010-04-01
FANNET METAL SCH DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2009-07-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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. 2009-01-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
ANTRIM BIC CHURCH 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01
GROVE WORLDWIDE US LLC 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. 2009-01-01