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Bromochloroacetic acid

Horseshoe Bend Water System

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)

2

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20182.10 ppb112.10 ppb
2019ND10ND
2020ND10ND
20211.50 ppb111.50 ppb
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

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
2018-09-24Q18380170182.10 ppb
2019-09-17Q1965845008ND
2020-06-22Q2024986009ND
2021-08-11Q21214330011.50 ppb
2022-09-21Q2228264001ND
2023-06-08Q2321714007ND