National Drinking Water Database
Dibromoacetic acid in Ohio
Dibromoacetic 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 Ohio
593 water utilities reported detecting Dibromoacetic acid in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Dibromoacetic acid level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartville Meadows Hartville, OH | 102 | 5 of 7 | 13.56 ppb (0 to 49.3 ppb) |
| 2 | Pleasant City, Village O Pleasant City, OH | 750 | 1 of 1 | 13.4 ppb (13.4 ppb) |
| 3 | Village of Cumberland Cumberland, OH | 470 | 9 of 9 | 10.89 ppb (6.7 to 16.4 ppb) |
| 4 | Georgetown Water Distric Cadiz, OH | 216 | 1 of 1 | 9.2 ppb (9.2 ppb) |
| 5 | Village of Cygnet Cygnet, OH | 675 | 10 of 10 | 9.19 ppb (2.2 to 14.8 ppb) |
| 6 | Reno Water & Sewer #2 Marietta, OH | 1,080 | 2 of 2 | 7.7 ppb (7.2 to 8.2 ppb) |
| 7 | Byesville Public Water System Byesville, OH | 4,000 | 9 of 9 | 7.26 ppb (1.4 to 15.6 ppb) |
| 8 | Village of Deshler Deshler, OH | 1,851 | 10 of 10 | 7.23 ppb (5.7 to 9.7 ppb) |
| 9 | Morgan Meigsville - SR 376 Pws Mcconnelsville, OH | 30 | 1 of 1 | 7.19 ppb (7.19 ppb) |
| 10 | Pine Mill Ridge #515 Stow, OH | 30 | 1 of 1 | 7.05 ppb (7.05 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Dibromoacetic 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 Dibromoacetic acid in Ohio
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Ohio