Isopropylbenzene
Kensico Water District
NOTE: Kensico Water District purchases water from New York City System which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by New York City System.
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 |
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2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Kensico Water District purchases water from New York City System which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by New York City System.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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