Sulfate

Description

Sulfate is considered a secondary water contaminant or 'nuisance chemical' by the EPA and at concentrations found in domestic water supplies it does not usually pose a health risk.

Sulfate in Drinking Water

An indicator that high levels of sulfate exist in a water source is if the water has a salty taste.

Resources

KDHE

• Sulfate in Private Water Wells (PDF)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Contaminant Candidate List Regulatory Determination Support Document for Sulfate (PDF)
•  Secondary Drinking Water Standards: Guidance for Nuisance Chemicals

Related

• Water Research Center
• UGA (PDF)
• K-State Bulletin (PDF)
• Water Systems Council (PDF)