National Drinking Water Database
Dibromoacetic acid in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
4 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 | RI Community Living & Support (Ladd Exeter, RI | 353 | 1 of 1 | 3.6 ppb (3.6 ppb) |
| 2 | Maplehill Mobile Home Park Mapleville, RI | 750 | 1 of 1 | 0.91 ppb (0.91 ppb) |
| 3 | Stone Bridge Fire District Tiverton, RI | 2,500 | 4 of 11 | 0.39 ppb (0 to 1.49 ppb) |
| 4 | North Tiverton Fire District Tiverton, RI | 8,969 | 3 of 8 | 0.26 ppb (0 to 1.09 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 Rhode Island
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Rhode Island