Isopropylbenzene
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 12
NOTE: Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 12 purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 12 purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-07-18 | AC60287 | ND |
2015-07-06 | AC98433 | ND |
2016-09-29 | AD52080 | ND |
2017-07-21 | AD90384 | ND |
2018-07-11 | AE32989 | ND |
2019-07-29 | AE76192 | ND |