Isopropylbenzene
Ruth Water District
NOTE: Ruth Water District purchases water from Ely Municipal Water Department which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Ely Municipal 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Ruth Water District purchases water from Ely Municipal Water Department which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Ely Municipal Water Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-08 | 18110223-007 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | 19110404-002 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | 19110404-003 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | 19110404-005 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | 19110631-001 | ND |
| 2022-05-12 | 22050451-001 | ND |
| 2022-05-12 | 22050451-002 | ND |
| 2022-07-07 | 22070169-002 | ND |
| 2022-07-07 | 22070169-004 | ND |