VOCs & pesticides
Benzo(a)pyrene in U.S. tap water
7 public water systems across 5 U.S. states report Benzo(a)pyrene in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. None currently sit at or above the federal limit.
Within the federal limit (5)
| Water system | Measured |
|---|---|
| High Point, NC 2024 annual report | Not detected ng/L |
| Mobile, AL 2024 annual report | Not detected |
| Montgomery, AL 2024 annual report | Not detected |
| Nashville, TN 2023 annual report | Not detected |
| Plano, TX 2024 annual report | 0–0 ng/L |
Frequently asked
+What is Benzo(a)pyrene?
Benzo(a)pyrene is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is the federal limit for Benzo(a)pyrene in drinking water?
The federal MRDLG for Benzo(a)pyrene is 0 ng/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 Benzo(a)pyrene over the federal limit?
Zero of the 7 public water systems in The Water Map dataset currently report Benzo(a)pyrene at or above its federal limit.
+How can I check if Benzo(a)pyrene 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 Benzo(a)pyrene.