National Drinking Water Database
Monobromoacetic acid in Virginia
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 Virginia
80 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 | Gwynns Island Condo Deltaville, VA | 50 | 1 of 1 | 14 ppb (14 ppb) |
| 2 | Indian River Richmond, VA | 1,500 | 1 of 1 | 8 ppb (8 ppb) |
| 3 | Riverside Convalescent Center Mathews, VA | 131 | 1 of 1 | 7 ppb (7 ppb) |
| 4 | Centennial Heights Haysi, VA | 220 | 1 of 10 | 4.3 ppb (0 to 43 ppb) |
| 5 | Lake Monticello Palmyra, VA | 11,875 | 2 of 8 | 3.13 ppb (0 to 23 ppb) |
| 6 | Avondale NO 1 Warwick, VA | 1,292 | 1 of 1 | 3 ppb (3 ppb) |
| 7 | Loudoun Water - Central System Leesburg, VA | 175,362 | 3 of 5 | 2 ppb (0 to 6.86 ppb) |
| 8 | Town of Round Hill Round Hill, VA | 3,579 | 1 of 1 | 1.5 ppb (1.5 ppb) |
| 9 | Lee County Psa/Robbins Chapel VA | 332 | 1 of 4 | 1.25 ppb (0 to 5 ppb) |
| 10 | Thomas Bridge Water Corp Marion, VA | 3,500 | 1 of 14 | 0.86 ppb (0 to 12 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 Virginia
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Virginia