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Bromochloroacetic acid

Marilee Elmont

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)

3

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20181.45 ppb221.40 ppb - 1.50 ppb
2019ND20ND
2020ND20ND
20210.500 ppb21ND - 1.000 ppb
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
2018-09-24Q18382990011.40 ppb
2018-09-24Q18382990021.50 ppb
2019-09-24Q1968483001ND
2019-09-24Q1968483002ND
2020-06-18Q2024779001ND
2020-06-18Q2024779002ND
2021-06-16Q2115770001ND
2021-06-16Q21157700021.000 ppb
2022-06-15Q2216689002ND
2022-06-15Q2216689003ND
2023-08-14Q2333684001ND
2023-08-14Q2333684002ND