Limit Standards in Drinking Water
Various authorities have set limits on benzene content in drinking water. The following limits are given in parts per billion (ppb; μg/kg).
- World Health Organization (WHO): 10 ppb (WHO notes that benzene should be avoided whenever technically feasible.)
- Republic of Korea (South Korea): 10 ppb
- Canada: 5 ppb
- United States: 5 ppb
- European Union: 1 ppb
- State limits within the United States: California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida: 1 ppb
The EPA and California have set public health goals for benzene of 0 ppb and 0.15 ppb.
Read more about this topic: Benzene In Soft Drinks
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