
What’s in your water?
Benzo[a]anthracene
EWG guideline-1000 ppb
ppb = Parts per billion
Benzo[a]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
States affected
3
Utilities affected
7
Population affected
83.737
What’s in your water?
States reporting contamination
State
Utilities
Above guidelines
Population affected
Arkansas
1
0
280
Rhode Island
4
0
67,1K
Texas
2
0
16,4K