ABSTRACT

EPA AMBIENT WATER QUALITY CRITERIA OCT 80 BENZENE IS SUSPECTED OF BEING A HUMAN CARCINOGEN. AMBIENT WATER CONCENTRATIONS OF 6.6 UG/L, .66 UG/L; AND .066 UG/LAREESTIMATED TORESULTIN A RESPECTIVE 10-5, 10-6, AND 10-7 INCREASE IN CANCER RISK OVER A LIFETIME.