Page 2: Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document – Benzene

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Part I. Overview and Application

1.0 Guideline

The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for benzene in drinking water is 0.005 mg/L (5 µg/L).

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Date reviewed: 2026-06-04