Tribromoacetic acid
Ballerina Park Home Community
NOTE: Ballerina Park Home Community purchases water from Lafayette County Public Water Supply District 1 which is required to test for tribromoacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette County Public Water Supply District 1.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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
NOTE: Ballerina Park Home Community purchases water from Lafayette County Public Water Supply District 1 which is required to test for tribromoacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette County Public Water Supply District 1.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-09-15 | AC35601 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AC35602 | ND |
2015-10-02 | AC60911 | ND |
2016-09-12 | AC83831 | ND |
2017-09-12 | AD06436 | ND |
2018-09-11 | AD32906 | ND |
2019-09-16 | AD56356 | ND |