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MCLG (maximum contaminant level goal)

Health goals based entirely on health effects. They are a preliminary standard set but not enforced by EPA. MCLs consider health effects, but also take into consideration the feasibility and cost of analysis and treatment of the regulated MCL. Although often less stringent than the corresponding MCLG, the MCL is set to protect health.