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Bromochloroacetic acid

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 15

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.

 

6

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

5

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
20196.40 ppb116.40 ppb
20205.30 ppb115.30 ppb
20219.00 ppb119.00 ppb
20226.60 ppb116.60 ppb
20236.40 ppb116.40 ppb

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
2018-06-12AE29482ND
2019-07-30AE764146.40 ppb
2020-09-21AF278885.30 ppb
2021-06-17AF586199.00 ppb
2022-05-09AF959866.60 ppb
2023-05-15AG404976.40 ppb