Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)
EWG Health Guideline
0.03 ppb
Legal Limit (EPA)
1 ppb
National Average
0.000053 ppb
Detected In
2 utilities
Health Risks
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.03 ppb for hexachlorobenzene was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
Filtration Methods
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Activated Carbon
yes
Reverse Osmosis
yes
Ion Exchange
no
Utilities That Detected This Contaminant
| Utility Name | State | Level Detected | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear City CSD | CA | 0.114 ppb | Exceeds Guideline | View |
| Sunrise Southwest | FL | 0.00375 ppb | Detected | View |