Description - Figure 1: The Equation Used for Calculating the Maximum Acceptable Concentration (MAC) for Lead in Drinking Water

The maximum acceptable concentration for lead is 0.008 milligram per litre. This value is calculated by dividing 0.6 litre per day by the product of the following factors: 0.0035 milligram per kilogram body weight per day, 13.6 kilograms of body weight, and 0.098.