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Haloacetic acids (HAA5)

Fort Valley Utility Commission

Haloacetic acids are formed when disinfectants such as chlorine are added to tap water. The group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards includes monochloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid, monobromoacetic acid and dibromoacetic acid. Read More.

Haloacetic acids are harmful during pregnancy and may increase the risk of cancer. Haloacetic acids are� genotoxic, which means that they induce mutations and DNA damage. Multiple studies by the National Toxicology Program have demonstrated the cancer-causing properties of individual haloacetic acids in laboratory animals. The Department of Health and Human Services is currently considering listing di- or tri-haloacetic acids for possible inclusion in its comprehensive Report on Carcinogens.

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MORE ABOUT THIS CONTAMINANT

 

96

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

9

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014ND160ND
20151.18 ppb163ND - 14.3 ppb
20160.213 ppb162ND - 2.30 ppb
20170.0688 ppb161ND - 1.10 ppb
20180.0625 ppb161ND - 1.000 ppb
20190.450 ppb162ND - 4.80 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines

EWG Health Guideline 0.1 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.1 ppb for the group of five haloacetic acids, or HAA5, was defined in a peer-reviewed scientific study by EWG and represents a one-in-a-million lifetime cancer risk level. This health guideline protects against cancer.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 60 ppb

The legal limit for the group of five haloacetic acids (HAA5), established in 1998, was based on the need for residual disinfectant levels in water served to customers and the cost of treatment. This limit does not fully protect against the risk of cancer and harm to the developing fetus due to exposure to haloacetic acids.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2014-02-27AI28850ND
2014-02-27AI28849ND
2014-02-27AI28848ND
2014-02-27AI28847ND
2014-05-29AI41697ND
2014-05-29AI41696ND
2014-05-29AI41695ND
2014-05-29AI41694ND
2014-08-26AI51478ND
2014-08-26AI51477ND
2014-08-26AI51479ND
2014-08-26AI51480ND
2014-11-24AI60092ND
2014-11-24AI60091ND
2014-11-24AI60090ND
2014-11-24AI60089ND
2015-02-25AI65551ND
2015-02-25AI65550ND
2015-02-25AI65549ND
2015-02-25AI65548ND
2015-06-01AI78544ND
2015-06-01AI7854514.3 ppb
2015-06-01AI78547ND
2015-06-01AI78546ND
2015-08-25AI87598ND
2015-08-25AI87597ND
2015-08-25AI875962.40 ppb
2015-08-25AI87595ND
2015-11-23AJ01504ND
2015-11-23AJ01503ND
2015-11-23AJ015022.20 ppb
2015-11-23AJ01501ND
2016-02-29AJ07150ND
2016-02-29AJ07149ND
2016-02-29AJ07151ND
2016-02-29AJ07152ND
2016-06-01AJ13116ND
2016-06-01AJ131152.30 ppb
2016-06-01AJ131141.10 ppb
2016-06-01AJ13113ND
2016-08-23AJ23745ND
2016-08-23AJ23744ND
2016-08-23AJ23743ND
2016-08-23AJ23742ND
2016-11-28AJ34120ND
2016-11-28AJ34123ND
2016-11-28AJ34122ND
2016-11-28AJ34121ND
2017-02-28AJ47159ND
2017-02-28AJ47158ND
2017-02-28AJ47157ND
2017-02-28AJ47156ND
2017-06-12AJ57280ND
2017-06-12AJ57279ND
2017-06-12AJ57278ND
2017-06-12AJ57277ND
2017-09-18AJ682571.10 ppb
2017-09-18AJ68256ND
2017-09-18AJ68258ND
2017-09-18AJ68259ND
2017-11-28AJ74396ND
2017-11-28AJ74395ND
2017-11-28AJ74394ND
2017-11-28AJ74393ND
2018-03-05AJ84943ND
2018-03-05AJ84942ND
2018-03-05AJ84941ND
2018-03-05AJ84940ND
2018-05-30AJ90326ND
2018-05-30AJ90327ND
2018-05-30AJ90329ND
2018-05-30AJ90328ND
2018-09-17AK01257ND
2018-09-17AK01256ND
2018-09-17AK012551.000 ppb
2018-09-17AK01254ND
2018-11-29AK06918ND
2018-11-29AK06917ND
2018-11-29AK06916ND
2018-11-29AK06915ND
2019-02-26AK12097ND
2019-02-26AK12096ND
2019-02-26AK12098ND
2019-02-26AK12099ND
2019-05-21AK18010ND
2019-05-21AK18009ND
2019-05-21AK18008ND
2019-05-21AK18007ND
2019-08-26AK28073ND
2019-08-26AK28072ND
2019-08-26AK280712.40 ppb
2019-08-26AK28070ND
2019-11-26AK37353ND
2019-11-26AK37356ND
2019-11-26AK37355ND
2019-11-26AK373544.80 ppb