Methane
Status: No national drinking water standard exists
Methane is formed during the decay of organic matter; as the principal component of natural gas, it is used as a fuel and in the manufacture of synthetic chemicals.
States reporting methane in drinking water
UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION | |||
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State | Utilities | People Served | |
New York | 1 | 850 |
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Utilities with the highest amounts of methane, 2017-2019
ALL UTILITIES
LARGE UTILITIES
Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
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Belfast Water District | Belfast, NY | 44 of 44 | 12,927.8 ppb | 850 |
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