Dibromoacetic acid
Cecilia Water Corporation
Dibromoacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.
192
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
144
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | 1.20 ppb | 32 | 22 | ND - 3.50 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.14 ppb | 32 | 22 | ND - 3.90 ppb |
| 2016 | 0.674 ppb | 32 | 16 | ND - 2.00 ppb |
| 2017 | 1.39 ppb | 32 | 22 | ND - 3.60 ppb |
| 2018 | 2.16 ppb | 32 | 30 | ND - 3.30 ppb |
| 2019 | 1.94 ppb | 32 | 32 | 0.650 ppb - 3.40 ppb |
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 dibromoacetic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-1 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-2 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-3 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-4 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-1 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-2 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-3 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2014-03-05 | 680-99196-4 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-1 | 0.550 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-2 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-3 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-4 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-1 | 0.550 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-2 | 1.90 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-3 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2014-06-09 | 680-102206-4 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-10 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-7 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-8 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-9 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-10 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-7 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-8 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-09-08 | 680-105115-9 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-1 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-2 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-3 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-4 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-1 | 0.400 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-2 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-3 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 680-108162-4 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-1 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-2 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-3 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-4 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-1 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-2 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-3 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2015-03-09 | 680-110526-4 | ND |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-10 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-11 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-12 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-9 | 0.620 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-10 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-11 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-12 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2015-06-02 | 680-113226-9 | 0.620 ppb |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-10 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-7 | 0.510 ppb |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-8 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-9 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-10 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-7 | 0.510 ppb |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-8 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-09-10 | 680-116673-9 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-10 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-7 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-8 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-9 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-10 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-7 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-8 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2015-12-09 | 680-119947-9 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-1 | 0.930 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-2 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-3 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-4 | ND |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-1 | 0.930 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-2 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-3 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2016-03-09 | 680-122913-4 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-1 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-2 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-3 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-4 | 0.760 ppb |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-1 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-2 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-3 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 680-126218-4 | 0.760 ppb |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-6 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-7 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-8 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-9 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-6 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-7 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-8 | ND |
| 2016-09-13 | 680-129918-9 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-1 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-2 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-3 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-4 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-1 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-2 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-3 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2016-12-07 | 680-132981-4 | ND |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160001 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160002 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160003 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160004 | ND |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160001 | 1.10 ppb |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160002 | 1.50 ppb |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160003 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2017-03-10 | 35300160004 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738003 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738004 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738005 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738006 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738003 | ND |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738004 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738005 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2017-06-20 | 35319738006 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308013 | 3.60 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308014 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308015 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308016 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308013 | 3.60 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308014 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308015 | 2.50 ppb |
| 2017-09-08 | 35335308016 | 0.490 ppb |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777001 | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777002 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777003 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777004 | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777001 | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777002 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777003 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2017-12-14 | 35363777004 | ND |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575001 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575002 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575003 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575004 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575001 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575002 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575003 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2018-03-15 | 35380575004 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074001 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074002 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074003 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074004 | 0.460 ppb |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074001 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074002 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074003 | 3.10 ppb |
| 2018-06-21 | 35400074004 | 0.460 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531001 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531002 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531003 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531004 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531001 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531002 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531003 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2018-09-19 | 35419531004 | 1.20 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801001 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801002 | 3.00 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801003 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801004 | 0.950 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801001 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801002 | 3.00 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801003 | 2.60 ppb |
| 2018-12-05 | 35435801004 | 0.950 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617001 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617002 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617003 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617004 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617001 | 2.30 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617002 | 3.40 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617003 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2019-03-15 | 35454617004 | 2.70 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679001 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679002 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679003 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679004 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679001 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679002 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679003 | 2.90 ppb |
| 2019-06-13 | 35475679004 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782001 | 0.890 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782002 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782003 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782004 | 0.860 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782001 | 0.890 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782002 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782003 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-09-11 | 35497782004 | 0.860 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911001 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911002 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911003 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911004 | 0.650 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911001 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911002 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911003 | 1.60 ppb |
| 2019-12-12 | 35518911004 | 0.650 ppb |