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Xylenes Total in U.S. tap water
8 public water systems across 4 U.S. states report Xylenes Total in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. None currently sit at or above the federal limit.
Within the federal limit (8)
| Water system | Measured |
|---|---|
| Fishers, IN 2024 annual report | 3 ug/L |
| Indianapolis, IN 2024 annual report | 3 ug/L |
| Morgan County, IN 2024 annual report | 3 ug/L |
| Westfield, IN 2024 annual report | 3 ug/L |
| Houston, TX 2023 annual report | 0.4 ug/L |
| Fontana, CA 2024 annual report | 0.05 ug/L |
| Cleveland, OH 2024 annual report | Not detected mg/L |
| Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA 2023 annual report | Not detected mg/L |
Xylenes Total by state
Every state where a public water system reports Xylenes Total in its annual report, ranked by systems at or above the federal limit.
| State | Measuring | Over limit | Highest reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 4 | 0 | 3 ug/L · Fishers, IN |
| California | 2 | 0 | 0.05 ug/L · Fontana, CA |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 0.4 ug/L · Houston, TX |
| Ohio | 1 | 0 | Not detected mg/L · Cleveland, OH |
Frequently asked
+What is Xylenes Total?
Xylenes Total is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is the federal limit for Xylenes Total in drinking water?
The federal MCL for Xylenes Total is 10 mg/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 Xylenes Total over the federal limit?
Zero of the 8 public water systems in The Water Map dataset currently report Xylenes Total at or above its federal limit.
+Which states report the most Xylenes Total in their drinking water?
No state currently has a system reporting Xylenes Total at or above its federal limit in The Water Map dataset. Indiana, California, Texas have the most systems measuring it.
+How can I check if Xylenes Total 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 Xylenes Total.