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Bromochloroacetic acid

Sundance Addition

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
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
20235.65 ppb225.50 ppb - 5.80 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
2018-06-19Q1824313001ND
2018-06-19Q1824313002ND
2019-09-09Q1962975014ND
2019-09-09Q1962975015ND
2020-07-22Q2028870012ND
2020-07-22Q2028870013ND
2021-09-09Q2124628001ND
2021-09-09Q2124628002ND
2022-09-26Q2228779001ND
2022-09-26Q2228779002ND
2023-05-18Q23187810015.80 ppb
2023-05-18Q23187810025.50 ppb