National Drinking Water Database
National Drinking Water Database - Chemical Contaminants
Methyl Acetate
Status: Unregulated - EPA has not established a maximum legal limit in tapwater for this contaminant.
Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in lacquers and cellulosic adhesives and in the production of dyes, perfumes and nail polish.
Detected |
Found above health guidelines |
Found above legal limit |
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| States | 1 |
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| Water utilities | 2 |
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| People Served | 16,176 |
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Methyl Acetate Exposure by State
Water utilities in 1 states have reported detecting Methyl Acetate in treated tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies.
| State | Water Suppliers with Methyl Acetate contamination | |
|---|---|---|
| Systems | Population | |
| Texas | 2 | 16,176 |
| Total | 2 | 16,176 |
The Most Polluted Communities
2 water utilities reported detecting Methyl Acetate in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Methyl Acetate level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Brady Brady, TX | 5,433 | 1 of 1 | 2.6 ppb (2.6 ppb) |
| 2 | Brushy Creek Mud Round Rock, TX | 10,743 | 1 of 1 | 2.5 ppb (2.5 ppb) |
Testing Summary for Methyl Acetate
| Are tests routinely required for Methyl Acetate by federal law? | No |
| Water suppliers reporting tests for Methyl Acetate (2006-2006): | 2 of 47,576 |
| Average testing rate for water supplier reporting tests (2006-2006): | 1.0 per year |