Tribromoacetic acid
Cole County PWSD 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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-11 | AC34184 | ND |
| 2014-09-11 | AC34185 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | AC57384 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | AC57383 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | AC79763 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | AC79762 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | AD03378 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | AD03379 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | AD31180 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | AD31181 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | AD53907 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | AD53908 | ND |