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Dibromoacetic acid

Wauzeka Waterworks

Dibromoacetic acid, one of the group of five haloacetic acids regulated by federal standards, is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Haloacetic acids and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

 

6

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

4

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.340 ppb110.340 ppb
2019ND10ND
20200.224 ppb110.224 ppb
2021ND10ND
20220.270 ppb110.270 ppb
20230.260 ppb110.260 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.03 ppb

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.03 ppb for dibromoacetic acid was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer and harm to fetal growth and development.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-09-2518I0829-010.340 ppb
2019-09-2519I1095-01ND
2020-09-1720I0718-010.224 ppb
2021-09-1721I0614-03ND
2022-09-2922I0930-030.270 ppb
2023-08-3023H1000-010.260 ppb