Benzene in California Drinking Water
17 public water systems in California have historical EPA violation records associated with benzene in the Q2 2026 snapshot.
20
Historical Records in California
17
Systems With Records
About Benzene
- EPA Limit
- 5 ppb
- Category
- Organic
- Health Effects
- Anemia, decrease in blood platelets, increased cancer risk
- Common Treatment Approaches
- Granular activated carbon
These counts describe historical compliance records, not present concentrations or household test results. Confirm current conditions with the utility's latest Consumer Confidence Report.