SOLID WASTE & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

MTBE (Methyl tertiary - butyl ether)

Methyl tertiary - butyl ether (MTBE) is a chemical that is often added to gasoline to reduce air pollution. While MTBE may be good for air quality, it now appears to be very bad for other parts of the environment, especially ground water. If MTBE gets into a drinking water supply, it creates a bad smell and may pose health concerns. Because gasoline is so widely used, MTBE finds it's way into almost every part of the environment. To protect Lake Tahoe, fuel containing MTBE is banned from sale in the Lake Tahoe Basin within El Dorado County.

MTBE FAQs - What you should know ...

MTBE Ordinance No. 4553, March 28, 2000 (South Lake Tahoe ban on MTBE fuel) 

MTBE El Dorado County Ordinance Post-Adoption: Tank Testing Results 

MTBE Labeling Requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 2273)