National Drinking Water Database
Bromochloroacetic acid in New Mexico
Bromochloroacetic acid is a disinfection byproduct, and is formed when chlorine, chloramines or other disinfectants react with organic and inorganic matter in water. [read more]
The Most Polluted Communities in New Mexico
114 water utilities reported detecting Bromochloroacetic acid in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Bromochloroacetic acid level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountainair Water System Mountainair, NM | 1,200 | 2 of 2 | 12.29 ppb (7.27 to 17.31 ppb) |
| 2 | Dona Ana County Utilities-Border Region Las Cruces, NM | 610 | 1 of 2 | 7.82 ppb (0 to 15.63 ppb) |
| 3 | Madrid Village Water Co-Op Madrid, NM | 300 | 2 of 2 | 7.51 ppb (2.19 to 12.82 ppb) |
| 4 | Capulin Mdwca Gallina, NM | 200 | 1 of 1 | 5.66 ppb (5.66 ppb) |
| 5 | Upper LA Plata Water Users Association Elephant Butte, NM | 2,300 | 7 of 7 | 5.29 ppb (3.52 to 7.25 ppb) |
| 6 | Chamberino Mdwc & Sa Chamberino, NM | 485 | 1 of 1 | 4.17 ppb (4.17 ppb) |
| 7 | Bernalillo Water System Bernalillo, NM | 7,000 | 1 of 1 | 4.08 ppb (4.08 ppb) |
| 8 | Farmington Water System Farmington, NM | 41,001 | 6 of 6 | 3.99 ppb (2.81 to 5.29 ppb) |
| 9 | Placitas Mdwca El Rito, NM | 252 | 1 of 1 | 3.94 ppb (3.94 ppb) |
| 10 | Brazito Mdwca Mesilla Park, NM | 485 | 1 of 1 | 3.86 ppb (3.86 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Bromochloroacetic acid
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Bromochloroacetic acid in New Mexico
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in New Mexico