Isopropylbenzene
Beebe Plain Water System
NOTE: Beebe Plain Water System purchases water from Derby Line Village Water District which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Derby Line Village Water District.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Beebe Plain Water System purchases water from Derby Line Village Water District which is required to test for isopropylbenzene. Sample information shown below was taken by Derby Line Village Water District.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-18 | 17V00049 | ND |
| 2019-10-23 | 20V00054 | ND |