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How does the gasoline additive MTBE contaminate our water and cause health problems?

April 26, 2017Additive cause contaminate gasoline Health MTBE problems water

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How does the gasoline additive MTBE contaminate our water and cause health problems?

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Suggestions for reading about methyl tert-butly ether (MTBE), one of a group of volatile organic chemicals used as solvents, fuel additives, fuels, and disinfection byproducts, is available at the USGS Web page A National Assessment of Volatile Organic Chemicals in Major Aquifer Systems and Rivers. EPA also has a page on MTBE in drinking water. Return to FAQ List.