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Bromoform

Monterey Care Center

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

 

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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Samples exceeding
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Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.688 ppb6431ND - 3.90 ppb
20190.708 ppb6422ND - 3.30 ppb
20202.06 ppb6459ND - 7.30 ppb
20213.68 ppb64640.800 ppb - 9.00 ppb
20221.58 ppb64640.500 ppb - 4.60 ppb
20231.44 ppb6438ND - 5.50 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.5 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.5 ppb for bromoform is 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, harm to reproduction and child development, and change to fetal growth and development .

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result