1-Butanol
City of Plaquemine Water System
1-butanol is an industrial petrochemical used in the production of butyl acetate. Exposure to 1-butanol can harm the nervous system, liver and kidneys.
4
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 5.15 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 10.3 ppb |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-17 | 9092118-01D | 10.3 ppb |
| 2019-09-24 | 9093340-01D | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 0033819-01D | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 0033819-02D | ND |