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Thursday, December 04, 2008
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Similar to calcium, magnesium is found in all natural waters, resulting from dissolution of magnesium-containing minerals, such as dolomite. Some groundwater sources have high magnesium content due to direct contact with magnesium-bearing rocks.

Magnesium is also a major contributor to water hardness and may also contribute undesirable tastes to drinking water.

The aesthetic objective is set at a maximum of 200 mg/L.


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