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Bromochloroacetic acid

Naval Base Kitsap At Bremerton

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.

 

20

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

2

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.144 ppb162ND - 1.20 ppb
2019ND40ND
2020N/A00N/A
20210.127 ppb374ND - 1.20 ppb
20220.481 ppb3614ND - 1.70 ppb
20230.117 ppb363ND - 1.80 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
2018-02-15ND
2018-02-15ND
2018-02-15ND
2018-02-15ND
2018-05-09ND
2018-05-091.20 ppb
2018-05-091.10 ppb
2018-05-09ND
2018-08-08ND
2018-08-08ND
2018-08-08ND
2018-08-08ND
2018-11-13ND
2018-11-13ND
2018-11-13ND
2018-11-13ND
2019-02-14ND
2019-02-14ND
2019-02-14ND
2019-02-14ND