Published: 1986
Total Pages: 8
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This report describes the physical/chemical characteristics of mercury, its use & sources in the environment, environmental concentrations detected in water & air and food, water treatment technology, and health considerations (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity, teratogenicity, mutagenicity). It then presents a guideline for the maximum acceptable concentration for mercury in drinking water along with the rationale for that guideline.