Volatile Organic Compounds in California Well Water

In California, volatile organic compounds levels average 3.458 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 9.506 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 1.6% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 19,200 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in California typically costs around $118. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $4,537.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in California is rated as minimal. The state average of 3.458 ppb is 45.2% above the national average of 2.382 ppb.