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Dibromochloromethane

Mesquite Mutual Water Company

Dibromochloromethane, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Dibromochloromethane and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.0363 ppb161ND - 0.580 ppb
2019ND10ND
2020ND160ND
20210.254 ppb123ND - 1.40 ppb
2022ND30ND
2023ND40ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.1 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.1 ppb for dibromochloromethane was based on the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer and harm to fetal growth and development.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2019-08-26CA3301937_DST_009-201908260800ND
2022-05-31CA3301937_DST_009-202205310715ND
2022-07-25CA3301937_DST_009-202207250830ND
2022-11-07CA3301937_DST_009-202211071120ND
2023-01-25CA3301937_DST_009-202301250920ND
2023-04-24CA3301937_DST_009-202304240950ND
2023-07-13CA3301937_DST_009-202307131015ND
2023-10-10CA3301937_DST_009-202310101030ND