Brita
Elite Pitcher (OB06)
Pitcher$39.99
NSF/42NSF/53
Not certified for PFAS.
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Benzene
VOCNo safe level (MCLG 0)MCL5.0 µg/L
MCLG0.0 µg/L
Legal limit and health goal
MCL — Maximum Contaminant Level
The enforceable legal limit. Public water systems must keep levels at or below this number. Violation triggers a public notice requirement.
5.0 µg/LMCLG — Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
The non-enforceable health goal set by the EPA. For known or probable carcinogens the MCLG is zero — no level of exposure is considered without risk.
0.0 µg/LRepresentative sample reading
Illustrative value at approximately 50% of MCL
BenzeneVOC
2.5µg/L
| Contaminant | Measured value | MCL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 2.5 µg/L | 5.0 µg/L | Approaching limit |
Health effects
Anemia and decreased blood platelets; long-term exposure raises leukemia risk.
Filters verified to reduce Benzene
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Utilities currently reporting exceedances
No utilities in our current coverage are reporting an exceedance for this contaminant.