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Bromochloroacetic acid

Harris County MUD 490

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.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

1

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20188.10 ppb118.10 ppb
20198.00 ppb118.00 ppb
20206.20 ppb116.20 ppb
20216.90 ppb116.90 ppb
2022ND40ND
20230.250 ppb41ND - 1.000 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
2022-07-27AG06621ND
2022-09-19AG13510ND
2022-09-19AG13551ND
2022-11-22AG19601ND
2023-01-26AG264361.000 ppb
2023-04-05AG35554ND
2023-07-10AG47522ND
2023-10-18AG60243ND