Question 1021 of 236 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam

Copper sulfate is sometimes applied to reservoirs to control algae and adds copper to the water. What is the California secondary MCL for copper?

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  • C: 1.0 mg/L

Explanation

The secondary MCL for copper is 1.0 mg/L (22 CCR 64449, Table 64449-A), an aesthetic limit. It is separate from the federal lead and copper action level of 1.3 mg/L. Copper sulfate dosing must keep copper below this level.

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