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Dibromochloromethane

Ventura Estates Homeowners Association

Dibromochloromethane, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Dibromochloromethane and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

 

6

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

3

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.200 ppb110.200 ppb
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
20220.360 ppb110.360 ppb
20235.40 ppb115.40 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.1 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.1 ppb for dibromochloromethane was based on the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer and harm to fetal growth and development.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-06-2820180178500.200 ppb
2019-06-262019017702ND
2020-06-222020141283ND
2021-06-302021132722ND
2022-06-3020220979760.360 ppb
2023-06-2920230307065.40 ppb