The most common way to test for the presence of petroleum products in the water supply is to test for ____________.

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Benzene is a commonly found compound in petroleum products and is therefore the most commonly tested for. Formaldehyde and CFCs are not typically associated with petroleum products, and chlorine is a disinfectant used to treat water and not an indicator of petroleum contamination.

The Most Common Way to Test for the Presence of Petroleum