Bromodichloroacetic acid
Clay County Public Water Supply District 6
NOTE: Clay County Public Water Supply District 6 purchases water from Kansas City which is required to test for bromodichloroacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by Kansas City.
Bromodichloroacetic acid is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Bromodichloroacetic acid and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
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 bromodichloroacetic 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
NOTE: Clay County Public Water Supply District 6 purchases water from Kansas City which is required to test for bromodichloroacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by Kansas City.
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