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.
2017-2019:
FOUND
1
states detected
1
utilities detected
850
people served
States reporting methane in drinking water
| UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Water District | Belfast, NY | 44 of 44 | 12,927.8 ppb | 850 |
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
|---|