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Bromochloroacetic acid

SNO PUD 1 - Lake Stevens

NOTE: SNO PUD 1 - Lake Stevens purchases water from City of Everett Public Works Department which is required to test for bromochloroacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Everett Public Works Department.

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.

 

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Samples

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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

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Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND200ND
2019ND360ND
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND360ND
2022ND360ND
2023ND360ND

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

NOTE: SNO PUD 1 - Lake Stevens purchases water from City of Everett Public Works Department which is required to test for bromochloroacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Everett Public Works Department.

Date Lab ID Result