National Drinking Water Database
Dibromoacetic acid in Virginia
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 Virginia
105 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 | Gwynns Island Condo Deltaville, VA | 50 | 1 of 1 | 9 ppb (9 ppb) |
| 2 | Laurelwood Estates Trailer Pk King George, VA | 175 | 3 of 3 | 7.33 ppb (6 to 10 ppb) |
| 3 | Captains Cove Subdivision Ninde, VA | 720 | 12 of 16 | 6.59 ppb (0 to 17.33 ppb) |
| 4 | Town of Cape Charles Cape Charles, VA | 1,134 | 3 of 4 | 6 ppb (0 to 11 ppb) |
| 5 | FT A P Hill - Headquarters Fort A. P. Hill, VA | 180 | 3 of 3 | 5.67 ppb (3.5 to 8.5 ppb) |
| 6 | Town of Virgilina Virgilina, VA | 300 | 2 of 2 | 4.83 ppb (4.67 to 5 ppb) |
| 7 | Gloucester Co Water Treatment Plt Gloucester, VA | 9,280 | 18 of 20 | 3.53 ppb (0 to 8.75 ppb) |
| 8 | City of Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA | 16,300 | 13 of 22 | 3.35 ppb (0 to 11.8 ppb) |
| 9 | Hubbards Lane Yorktown, VA | 1,173 | 10 of 14 | 3.29 ppb (0 to 12 ppb) |
| 10 | Indian River Richmond, VA | 1,500 | 1 of 1 | 3 ppb (3 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 Virginia
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in Virginia