National Drinking Water Database
Chrysene in Texas
Chrysene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) released from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
The Most Polluted Communities in Texas
2 water utilities reported detecting Chrysene in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Chrysene level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Houston Mobile Home Comm Houston, TX | 525 | 1 of 1 | 0.08 ppb (0.08 ppb) |
| 2 | City of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX | 18,888 | 1 of 5 | 0.06 ppb (0 to 0.28 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Chrysene
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Human Health Water Quality Criteria | Water quality criteria set by the US EPA provide guidance for states and tribes authorized to establish water quality standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to protect human health. These are non-enforceable standards based upon exposure by both drinking water and the contribution of water contamination to other consumed foods. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | <0.01 ppb |
Violation Summary for Chrysene in Texas
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Texas