Last Updated: June 2, 2019 12:21 pm


DRINKING WATER PROBLEM AT PARADISE


Benzene Contamination in Paradise Water Supply

 Benzene Exposure Report:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies the most serious hazardous waste sites in the nation. These sites are then placed on the National Priorities List (NPL) and are targeted for long-term federal clean-up activ ities. Benzene has been found in at least 1,000 of the 1,684 current or former NPL sites. Although the total number of NPL sites evaluated for this substance is not known, the possibility exists that the number of sites at which benzene is found may increase in the future as more sites are evaluated. This information is important because these sites may be sources of exposure and exposure to this substance may harm you...

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 Drinking Water Problems: Benzene 

Benzene is a clear, colorless, aromatic, highly flam-mable liquid with a distinctive, sweet smell. Benzene occurs naturally and evaporates easily. Small amounts are released by volcano eruptions, forest fires, and underground oil and gas reservoirs; however, larger amounts are released by human activities. Benzene is a component of crude oil and petroleum- based chemicals that can be released into the environ-ment through motor vehicle exhaust, leaking under -ground storage tanks and gasoline spills. Benzene is also present in petroleum products used to manufacture such common products as plastics, nylon, Styrofoam, rubber, dry cleaning solvents, dyes, lubricants, printing fluids and pesticides. Benzene may escape into the envi- ronment through industrial discharges, improper waste management and faulty product handling and storage. Tobacco smoke also releases benzene into the air...

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