Dibromochloromethane

Dibromochloromethane is a disinfection byproduct formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. It's found in chlorinated water and is a potential carcinogen.

Dibromochloromethane is one of several trihalomethanes (THMs) that form when chlorine, used to disinfect water, reacts with naturally occurring organic matter. It's commonly found in treated drinking water and is measured in parts per billion (ppb). The EPA regulates total THMs, including dibromochloromethane, to minimize potential health risks. Water utilities monitor and manage THM levels through various treatment techniques to ensure safe drinking water while maintaining effective disinfection.

People affected
214.2M
Utilities with this contaminant
23.2K
States with this contaminant
42

Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant

UtilityService AreasLevelPopulation Served
SO
Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc
Ouachita Parish County, LA

49.625 ppb

10,725

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SA
San Luis City Of
San Luis, AZ

42.500 ppb

39,705

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LE
Lemoore, City Of
Lemoore, CA

39.552 ppb

26,093

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AL
Altus
Jackson County, OK

32.661 ppb

18,717

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IN
Inima Usa / Aquaria Llc
Dighton, MA

32.000 ppb

105,643

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OR
Orange County Wcid 1
Orange County, TX

31.598 ppb

14,769

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DU
Duncan Public Utilities Authority
Stephens County, OK

29.064 ppb

23,000

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HU
Hudson Wsc
Angelina County, TX

27.593 ppb

10,890

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MI
Military Hwy Wsc Las Rusias
Hidalgo County, TX

24.859 ppb

16,025

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WE
Weirton Area Water Board
Weirton, WV

24.789 ppb

18,633

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