VOCs & pesticides
Benzene in U.S. tap water
18 public water systems across 7 U.S. states report Benzene in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. None currently sit at or above the federal limit.
Within the federal limit (16)
| Water system | Measured |
|---|---|
| City of Hampton, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Newport News, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Poquoson, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| City of Poquoson, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Cleveland, OH 2024 annual report | Not detected |
| Columbus, OH 2025 annual report | Not detected |
| Hampton, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| High Point, NC 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| James City County, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| James City County, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Montgomery, AL 2024 annual report | Not detected |
| Nashville, TN 2023 annual report | Not detected |
| Newport News, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| Plano, TX 2024 annual report | 0–0 ug/L |
| York County, VA 2024 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
| York County, VA 2025 annual report | Not detected ug/L |
Frequently asked
+What is Benzene?
Benzene is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is the federal limit for Benzene in drinking water?
The federal MCLG for Benzene is 0 ug/L. The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (typically a running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+How many U.S. water systems have Benzene over the federal limit?
Zero of the 18 public water systems in The Water Map dataset currently report Benzene at or above its federal limit.
+How can I check if Benzene is in my city's tap water?
Search your city on The Water Map (https://www.thewatermap.com/) or browse the list on this page. Every U.S. public water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report that lists every contaminant it measured, including Benzene.