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CONTAMINANT

Hydrogen sulfide

STATES DETECTED

1

serves

30

utilities detected

1

Overview

Hydrogen sulfide is a constituent of crude petroleum and natural gas; it is also released from decomposing waste in landfills and sewers, and from industrial facilities. Hydrogen sulfide has a rotten egg odor. It can irritate the eyes and respiratory system.

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Hydrogen sulfide around the Country

UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION
State Utilities People Served
Virginia130

Utilities with the highest amounts of hydrogen sulfide, 2021-2023

ALL UTILITIES
LARGE UTILITIES
Utility Location Tests Average level People served
Princess Anne 301Dalhgren, VA1 of 110.00 ppb30
UtilityLocationTestsAverage levelPeople served

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