Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)

Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.

Overview: This is a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions and links to other sites.

Specific Topics: Below is a breakdown by topic of the same information that is in the above Overview.

Gasoline Why and where MTBE is used in gasoline and its air quality benefits.
Drinking Water How MTBE may affect your drinking water...what EPA is doing to protect your water supplies.
Research and Testing Efforts to help assess and manage the potential risks and benefits of MTBE and other fuel oxygenates.
Underground Storage Tanks What EPA is doing to prevent leaks from underground tanks that store gasoline often containing MTBE.
Clean Up and Treatment How MTBE-contaminated soil and groundwater can be cleaned up.
Recommendations and Actions Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel and other actions EPA is taking to address concerns about MTBE.
Local Information Find out whom to contact in your area for more information on MTBE in drinking water.
Press Releases EPA press releases about MTBE.