Isopropylbenzene
Northern Westchester Joint Water Works
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.
6
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-04 | 1406521-001 POC | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | 1506H00-001 POC | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | S013686-03 POC | ND |
| 2017-06-15 | S019423-01 POC | ND |
| 2018-05-11 | 7051464001 POCS | ND |
| 2019-05-31 | 7091708002 POCS | ND |