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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
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MCLGs are not regulatory requirements but are health goals set at concentrations at which no known or expected adverse health effects occur and the margins of safety are adequate. The MCLG for copper will be used by EPA as a basis for establishing the MCL.
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1995~. A provisional drinking-water guideline of 2 mg/L was proposed for copper by the World Health Organization (WHO 1993~.
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Because minerals such as malachite are plentiful and cheap, metallic copper has been used in many industrial applications, ranging from coins and ornamental jewelry to relatively inexpensive plumbing fixtures. The metal has the properties of malleability, ductility, and electrical conductivity, which make it a preferred choice in the building industry for hot- and cold-water pipes, electrical wires, hose nozzles, and castings.
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Specifically, the committee reviewed information on the health effects of excess copper exposure in humans following acute and chronic oral exposure. The current MCLG is based on GI effects following acute exposure rather than
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The committee also evaluated information that could affect the risk assessment. That included data on the mechanism of action of copper toxicity, the health effects associated with copper deficiencies, and factors affecting the bioavailability of copper.
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Environmental Health Criteria 200. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.
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373. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization.
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