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Bromochloroacetic acid

City of Leon Valley

Bromochloroacetic acid is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Bromochloroacetic acid and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

2

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
20200.550 ppb21ND - 1.10 ppb
2021ND20ND
20220.550 ppb21ND - 1.10 ppb
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.02 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.02 ppb for bromochloroacetic 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
2018-08-17AE37567ND
2018-08-17AE37571ND
2019-06-21AE71678ND
2019-06-21AE71679ND
2020-07-08AF18871ND
2020-07-08AF188721.10 ppb
2021-05-13AF53840ND
2021-05-13AF53841ND
2022-06-10AG008031.10 ppb
2022-06-10AG00804ND
2023-06-16AG44995ND
2023-06-16AG44996ND