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CONCENTRATION MAXIMALE ACCEPTABLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Hygiene and Health
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- maximum allowable concentration
1, record 1, English, maximum%20allowable%20concentration
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MAC 1, record 1, English, MAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for trihalomethanes1 (THMs) in drinking water is 0.100 mg/L (100 ug/L) based on a locational running annual average of a minimum of quarterly samples taken at the point in the distribution system with the highest potential THM levels. 2, record 1, English, - maximum%20allowable%20concentration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Hygiène et santé
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concentration maximale acceptable
1, record 1, French, concentration%20maximale%20acceptable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CMA 1, record 1, French, CMA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La concentration maximale acceptable (CMA) pour les trihalométhanes1 (THM) dans l'eau potable est de 0,100 mg/L (100 ug/L), sur la base d'une moyenne courante annuelle par emplacement calculée à l'aide d'échantillons au moins trimestriels prélevés au point du réseau de distribution susceptible de présenter les plus hautes concentrations de THM. 2, record 1, French, - concentration%20maximale%20acceptable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maximum acceptable concentration
1, record 2, English, maximum%20acceptable%20concentration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- concentration maximale acceptable
1, record 2, French, concentration%20maximale%20acceptable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite au-delà de laquelle un nombre significatif de consommateurs sont susceptibles de porter plainte contre la qualité de l'eau distribuée. 1, record 2, French, - concentration%20maximale%20acceptable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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