Tribromoacetic acid
Anniston PWS
NOTE: Anniston PWS purchases water from East Prairie PWS which is required to test for tribromoacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by East Prairie PWS.
Tribromoacetic acid is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 0.04 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.04 ppb for tribromoacetic acid was defined in a peer-reviewed scientific study by EWG and represents a on-in-a-million lifetime cancer risk level. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Anniston PWS purchases water from East Prairie PWS which is required to test for tribromoacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by East Prairie PWS.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-22 | AC35688 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AC59578 | ND |
| 2016-09-21 | AC83964 | ND |
| 2017-09-22 | AD06533 | ND |
| 2018-09-13 | AD32993 | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | AD55274 | ND |