Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
EPA MCLG
0 mg/L
EPA's health goal is zero — no known safe level of exposure. This is a goal, not an enforceable limit.
Health Effects
Reproductive difficulties; liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Source: EPA — National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (retrieved 2026-07-27)
Common Sources
- Discharge from rubber and chemical factories
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Where is Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Found?
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate has been detected above EPA health guidelines in 10 cities serving 0.2M people across the US.
and 5 more cities
About the EPA MCLG
The EPA MCLG is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. It is a non-enforceable public health goal, and is often stricter than the legal limit (MCL) water systems must meet.
Contaminant Type
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is classified as a Plasticizers contaminant.
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