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Bromochloroacetic acid

Spanish Flat Water District

Bromochloroacetic acid is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Bromochloroacetic acid and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.

 

7

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND10ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.02 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.02 ppb for bromochloroacetic 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

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-15CA2810014_DST_003-201803150830ND
2018-05-31CA2810014_DST_003-201805310900ND
2018-08-16CA2810014_DST_003-201808160900ND
2019-03-21CA2810014_DST_003-201903210900ND
2019-05-28CA2810014_DST_003-201905280800ND
2019-12-10CA2810014_DST_003-201912100930ND
2020-06-29CA2810014_DST_003-202006290900ND