Tribromoacetic acid
Livingston County Public Water Supply District 2
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 | 2.66 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.66 ppb |
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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-10-20 | AC37810 | ND |
2015-09-17 | AC59554 | 2.66 ppb |
2016-09-14 | AC83920 | ND |
2017-09-25 | AD06502 | ND |
2018-09-12 | AD32969 | ND |
2019-09-11 | AD55245 | ND |