1-Butanol
Arlington Water Department (MWRA)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 2.49 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 9.95 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-23 | ND |
| 2018-04-23 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 9.95 ppb |