National Drinking Water Database
Acetone in New York
Acetone is a ubiquitous industrial solvent and chemical intermediate used in manufacture of plastic, fibers, cosmetics, photographic film and many other kinds of consumer goods.
The Most Polluted Communities in New York
4 water utilities reported detecting Acetone in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Acetone level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Upton Water District Guilford, NY | 300 | 1 of 1 | 13 ppb (13 ppb) |
| 2 | Route 8 Estates / Moutainview Campground West Winfield, NY | 50 | 1 of 3 | 4.67 ppb (0 to 14 ppb) |
| 3 | Cedar Hollow Mobile Home Park Wappingers Falls, NY | 200 | 1 of 2 | 4.6 ppb (0 to 9.2 ppb) |
| 4 | Mcwa, Genesee West Rochester, NY | 800 | 2 of 2 | 3.75 ppb (2.5 to 5 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Acetone
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Health-Based Screening Level | A benchmark concentration of contaminants in water that may be of potential concern for human health, if exceeded. For noncarcinogens, the HBSL represents the contaminant concentration in drinking water that is not expected to cause any adverse effects over a lifetime of exposure. For carcinogens, the HBSL range represents the contaminant concentration in drinking water that corresponds to an excess estimated lifetime cancer risk of 1 chance in 1 million to 1 chance in 10 thousand. Source: U.S. Geological Survey. | 6000 ppb |
Violation Summary for Acetone in New York
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in New York