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. 2009 Jul 9;8:29. doi: 10.1186/1476-069X-8-29

Table 3.

Criteria for evaluation of water quality

USE Comparison Criteria
Drinking or Cooking NNEPA and USEPA Maximum Contaminant Levels

Livestock Watering New Mexico Guide M-112, Water Quality for Livestock and Poultry

Other Domestic Use USEPA Secondary Drinking Water Standards, and overall water chemistry including salinity, TDS, pH, and aesthetic properties