Question 1

What is the EPA limit for benzene in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for benzene is 0.005 ppm. Public water systems must keep benzene below this level.

Question 2

What are the health effects of benzene in drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Benzene is classified as a Group 1 known human carcinogen by IARC, with the strongest evidence linking it to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia. The EPA MCL of 5 ppb and the MCLG of zero reflect the scientific conse

Question 3

Where does benzene in drinking water come from?

Accepted Answer

Benzene is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals in the world and a component of gasoline (1-2% by volume). It enters drinking water through leaking underground storage tanks at gas stations (the single largest source of benzene

Question 4

How do I remove benzene from my drinking water?

Accepted Answer

Benzene is effectively removed by: Activated Carbon, Aeration, Reverse Osmosis. Look for NSF-certified filters that explicitly list benzene reduction.

Benzene in Drinking Water - EPA MCL, Health Effects & Removal