National Drinking Water Database
m- & p- Xylene in Maine
Xylene is a petroleum-derived solvent used in the printing, rubber, and leather industries, and as a cleaning agent, a thinner for paint, and an ingredient in paints and varnishes.
The Most Polluted Communities in Maine
3 water utilities reported detecting m- & p- Xylene in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average m- & p- Xylene level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polyots Mobile Home Park Corinth, ME | 73 | 1 of 1 | 8.5 ppb (8.5 ppb) |
| 2 | West Village Mobile Home Park Greene, ME | 105 | 1 of 4 | 3.75 ppb (0 to 15 ppb) |
| 3 | Pinewood Mobile Home Court,inc Sanford, ME | 100 | 1 of 1 | 0.3 ppb (0.3 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for m- & p- Xylene
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 10000 ppb |
| 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. | 10000 ppb |
Violation Summary for m- & p- Xylene in Maine
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Maine