
What’s in your water?
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
EWG guideline-1000 ppb
ppb = Parts per billion
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 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
4
Utilities affected
11
Population affected
97 075
What’s in your water?
States reporting contamination
State
Utilities
Above guidelines
Population affected
Rhode Island
4
0
67,1K
Arkansas
3
0
11K
New Jersey
3
0
2,9K
Texas
1
0
16,2K