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Bromochloroacetic acid

Golinda Water Supply Corporation

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)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
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
2018-09-19Q1837444002ND
2018-09-19Q1837444003ND
2019-09-17Q1966440001ND
2019-09-17Q1966440002ND
2020-08-10Q2031339004ND
2020-08-10Q2031339005ND
2021-08-03Q2120477009ND
2021-08-03Q2120477010ND
2022-09-28Q2229309001ND
2022-09-28Q2229309002ND
2023-08-28Q2336757004ND
2023-08-28Q2336757005ND