briscoe, TX

Total Incidents:
422
Last Incident:
October 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
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2018-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-10-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-07-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-04-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Increased risk of cancer 2017-01-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2017-01-01
SILVERTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2016-10-01
CITY OF QUITAQUE 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. 2016-10-01