本文介绍了自20世纪70年代末以来，甲基叔丁基醚（MTBE）作为汽油辛烷值促进剂的使用情况。为了帮助水务公司和其他公司解决MTBE污染问题，美国环境保护局（USEPA）于1997年12月发布了一份关于这种化学品的健康咨询。此处讨论了咨询的细节，以及MTBE的去除方法。包括3个参考文献。

This article provides information on the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as an octane enhancer in gasoline since the late 1970s. To assist water utilities and others in addressing instances of MTBE contamination, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a health advisory for this chemical in December 1997. The details of the advisory are discussed here, as well as methods for MTBE removal. Includes 3 references.