MTBE is an odorless gas that gets into the water supply. It water an odd taste and is flammable.

Methyl tert-butyl ether, also known as methyl tertiary butyl ether and MTBE. In addition, MTBE is a volatile, flammable, and colorless liquid that is sparingly soluble in water.

MTBE

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Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) is fuel additive whose water pollution can result in sickness and poisoning. Health problems from MTBE contaminated water supplies are chiefly dependent on concentration and duration of exposure. MTBE exposure symptoms include but are not limited to irritation of the skin & eye, gastrointestinal tract problems, vomit, nauseousness and head pains. Loss of consciousness and death are also possible given sufficient dosage.