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Chlorite

Stanislaus Regional Water Authority

Chlorite is a disinfection byproduct resulting from water treatment with chlorine dioxide. Chlorite decreases hemoglobin levels and causes other hematologic effects. Read More.

Chlorite also forms when chlorine dioxide is used as a bleaching agent for textiles, paper pulp, flour and oils, and from the use of chlorine dioxide in food and packaging.� In 2009, California published a public health goal of 50 parts per billion for chlorite in drinking water. California state scientists reported that chlorite causes red blood cell damage, affects sperm and thyroid function, and may alter behavior and neurodevelopment of rat pups exposed in the womb.

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8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 50 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 50 ppb for chlorite was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against change in blood chemistry.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 1,000 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-09-12CA5010043_001_001-201809120915ND
2019-03-14CA5010043_001_001-201903140900ND
2019-09-19CA5010043_001_001-201909191030ND
2020-04-16CA5010043_001_001-202004160830ND
2020-09-17CA5010043_001_001-202009170900ND
2021-03-18CA5010043_001_001-202103180820ND
2021-09-16CA5010043_001_001-202109160830ND
2022-03-17CA5010043_001_001-202203170831ND