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Did you know? More than 70 cents of every dollar the Saskatchewan Government spends on health care goes to compensation, wages and benefits for health workers and professionals. Water Quality Parameters Sulfate (SO4)Sulfate occurs naturally in water and maybe present in natural waters in concentrations ranging from a few to several thousand mg/L. At high concentrations (e.g. in excess of 500 mg/L) especially when present as magnesium salt, sulfate may have a laxative effect or cause gastrointestinal irritation. At these concentrations, a noticeable unpleasant taste may occur. The aesthetic objective is established at a maximum of 500 mg/L. |