Isopropylbenzene
Brewster Water Department
Isopropylbenzene, also called cumene, is an intermediate in industrial chemical production, and is also used as a thinner for paints and enamels. The National Toxicology Program classifies isopropylbenzene as a "reasonably anticipated" human carcinogen.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
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2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2015-01-13 | ND |
2015-01-13 | ND |
2016-02-02 | ND |
2016-02-02 | ND |
2016-08-12 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-11 | ND |
2017-01-13 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-02-05 | ND |
2018-04-27 | ND |
2019-01-28 | ND |