National Drinking Water Database
Aroclor 1232 in Rhode Island
Aroclor 1232 is a member of the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) group of industrial chemicals used as dielectrics, coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment; PCBs contaminate water by leaching from landfills or other waste deposits. [read more]
The Most Polluted Communities in Rhode Island
1 water utilities reported detecting Aroclor 1232 in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Aroclor 1232 level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County Water Authority Warren, RI | 51,000 | 1 of 4 | 0.06 ppb (0 to 0.25 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Aroclor 1232
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Limit Goal (MCLG) | A non-enforceable health goal that is set at a level at which no known or anticipated adverse effect on the health of persons occurs and which allows an adequate margin of safety. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 0 ppb |
| Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) | The enforceable standard which defines the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to health-based limits (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) as feasible using the best available analytical and treatment technologies and taking cost into consideration. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 0.5 ppb |
Violation Summary for Aroclor 1232 in Rhode Island
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Rhode Island