MTBE

Methyl tertiary butyl ether is a gasoline additive designed to reduce emissions from motor vehicles.  The use of "reformulated" gasoline containing MTBE was  discontinued in Maine after MTBE was detected in several wells.  The documents below give some general information on MTBE as well as an outline of state policy concerning this compound.

• Some Questions and Answers Regarding MTBE
• MTBE in Maine: Summary of Five Point Plan - overview of plan developed by the Maine Departments of Environmental Protection and Human Services to respond to incidents of MTBE contamination of public and private Wells

Interstate Technical & Regulatory Council (ITRC) Guidance documents and education materials on site characterization and remedial technologies.

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