Tribromoacetic acid
Platte County Public Water Supply District 9
Tribromoacetic acid is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.
17
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
1
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.180 ppb | 12 | 1 | ND - 2.16 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 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 tribromoacetic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-18 | AC16781 | ND |
| 2014-01-18 | AC16782 | ND |
| 2014-01-18 | AC16783 | ND |
| 2014-01-18 | AC16784 | ND |
| 2014-04-24 | AC21691 | ND |
| 2014-04-24 | AC21690 | 2.16 ppb |
| 2014-04-24 | AC21689 | ND |
| 2014-04-24 | AC21688 | ND |
| 2014-07-31 | AC30727 | ND |
| 2014-07-31 | AC30729 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | AC37704 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | AC37705 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | AC40428 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | AC40429 | ND |
| 2017-07-14 | AD01441 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | AD32080 | ND |
| 2019-07-23 | AD53149 | ND |