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
Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served | |
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SO Southwest Ouachita Waterworks, Inc | Ouachita Parish County, LA | 49.625 ppb | 10,725 | View |
SA San Luis City Of | San Luis, AZ | 42.500 ppb | 39,705 | View |
LE Lemoore, City Of | Lemoore, CA | 39.552 ppb | 26,093 | View |
AL Altus | Jackson County, OK | 32.661 ppb | 18,717 | View |
IN Inima Usa / Aquaria Llc | Dighton, MA | 32.000 ppb | 105,643 | View |
OR Orange County Wcid 1 | Orange County, TX | 31.598 ppb | 14,769 | View |
DU Duncan Public Utilities Authority | Stephens County, OK | 29.064 ppb | 23,000 | View |
HU Hudson Wsc | Angelina County, TX | 27.593 ppb | 10,890 | View |
MI Military Hwy Wsc Las Rusias | Hidalgo County, TX | 24.859 ppb | 16,025 | View |
WE Weirton Area Water Board | Weirton, WV | 24.789 ppb | 18,633 | View |