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
- 5.6M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 383
- States with this contaminant
- 32
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served |
|---|---|---|---|
CO Cocoa, City Of | Cocoa, FL | 790.000 ppb | 294,039 |
LI Limestone County Water System | Athens, AL | 6.000 ppb | 65,000 |
DE Del City | Oklahoma County, OK | 4.700 ppb | 22,128 |
BO Box Elder | Box Elder, SD | 4.530 ppb | 10,551 |
CI City Of Hutto | Williamson County, TX | 4.000 ppb | 16,638 |
MO Moore Public Works Authority | Cleveland County, OK | 3.300 ppb | 55,083 |
ED Edmond Pwa | Oklahoma County, OK | 3.140 ppb | 79,408 |
SU Summit Township Water Authorit | Erie County, PA | 3.070 ppb | 12,500 |
ER Erie City Water Authority | Erie County, PA | 3.070 ppb | 220,001 |
SP Spring Lake, Town Of | Spring Lake, NC | 3.010 ppb | 11,725 |
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