Isopropylbenzene
Bilma Public Utility District
NOTE: Bilma Public Utility District purchases water from North Harris County Regional Water Authority which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Bilma Public Utility District purchases water from North Harris County Regional Water Authority which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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