Drinking Water Quality Report
Monobromoacetic acid in Utah
Monobromoacetic acid is a disinfection byproduct regulated by EPA as one of five haloacetic acids that are formed when chlorine, chloramines or other disinfectants react with organic and inorganic matter in water. [read more]
The Most Polluted Communities in Utah
40 water utilities reported detecting Monobromoacetic acid in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Monobromoacetic acid level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tridell Lapoint Water Id Tridell, UT | 950 | 2 of 2 | 14.65 ppb (3.2 to 26.1 ppb) |
| 2 | Ouray Park Randlett, UT | 210 | 1 of 1 | 11.2 ppb (11.2 ppb) |
| 3 | Kearns Improvement District South Jordan, UT | 46,000 | 1 of 1 | 3.9 ppb (3.9 ppb) |
| 4 | Dutch John Dutch John, UT | 185 | 2 of 2 | 3.3 ppb (2.3 to 4.3 ppb) |
| 5 | South Ogden City Ogden, UT | 15,500 | 1 of 1 | 3.2 ppb (3.2 ppb) |
| 6 | Taylorsville-Bennion Wid Salt Lake City, UT | 67,000 | 1 of 1 | 3.2 ppb (3.2 ppb) |
| 7 | Central Utah Ashley Val Spanish Fork, UT | 8,000 | 5 of 5 | 3.18 ppb (1 to 8 ppb) |
| 8 | Price River Water Imp Dis Price, UT | 7,659 | 5 of 5 | 3.03 ppb (1.35 to 5 ppb) |
| 9 | Monroe City Monroe, UT | 1,800 | 2 of 2 | 2.9 ppb (1.5 to 4.3 ppb) |
| 10 | Enterprise Enterprise, UT | 1,500 | 1 of 1 | 2.9 ppb (2.9 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Monobromoacetic acid
| Standard | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) | The enforceable standard which defines the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to health-based limits (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals, or MCLGs) as feasible using the best available analytical and treatment technologies and taking cost into consideration. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. | 60 ppb |
Violation Summary for Monobromoacetic acid in Utah
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Utah