Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate
Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate is a chemical used in plastics. It leaches from plastic pipes and industrial waste into water, disrupting hormones and affecting reproduction.
Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate, commonly known as DEHP, is a synthetic chemical widely used to make plastics more flexible. It can enter drinking water through industrial discharge or by leaching from plastic pipes and containers. DEHP is measured in parts per billion (ppb) in water samples. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set a maximum contaminant level of 6 ppb for DEHP in drinking water due to concerns about its potential health impacts, particularly on the reproductive system and fetal development.
- People affected
- 43.3M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 2K
- States with this contaminant
- 44
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LE Leesburg, City Of | Leesburg, FL | 2.408 ppb | 44,303 | View |
CI City Of Baker Water System | East Baton Rouge Parish County, LA | 2.400 ppb | 13,855 | View |
RI Rialto, City Of | Rialto, CA | 2.200 ppb | 54,453 | View |
CO Council Bluffs Water Works | Council Bluffs, IA | 1.950 ppb | 64,447 | View |
BE Beaver Dam Water Utility | Beaver Dam, WI | 1.750 ppb | 16,200 | View |
AL Altoona Water Authority | Blair County, PA | 1.514 ppb | 62,500 | View |
CI City Of Temple | Bell County, TX | 1.283 ppb | 85,261 | View |
MC Mcalester Pwa | Pittsburg County, OK | 1.210 ppb | 18,206 | View |
ST St. Cloud, City Of (3 Wps) | St Cloud, FL | 1.124 ppb | 64,668 | View |
BR Brattleboro Water Dept | Brattleboro, VT | 1.110 ppb | 12,200 | View |
Sources
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3440070/
- https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/ToxFAQs/ToxFAQsDetails.aspx?faqid=377&toxid=65
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38367918/
- https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/01/plastic-additive-linked-to-excessive-reproductive-abnormalities/
- https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp9-c1-b.pdf