Dibromomethane
Dibromomethane is an organic compound used in solvents and fumigants. It can enter water from industrial discharge or agricultural runoff, potentially harming liver and kidneys.
Dibromomethane (CH2Br2) is a colorless liquid used in chemical manufacturing and as a soil fumigant. It can contaminate water through industrial waste or agricultural use. Environmental agencies monitor dibromomethane levels using gas chromatography. While the EPA has not set a maximum contaminant level, some states have guidelines. Long-term exposure may affect liver and kidney function, though more research is needed to fully understand its health impacts. Water treatment methods like activated carbon filtration can remove dibromomethane from drinking water.
- People affected
- 1.8M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 125
- States with this contaminant
- 10
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SO South Alabama Utilities Water System | Citronelle, AL | 13.000 ppb | 39,249 | View |
BI Billerica Water Works | Billerica, MA | 9.200 ppb | 42,119 | View |
PE Perkasie Regional Authority | Bucks County, PA | 8.000 ppb | 15,000 | View |
MA Maynard Dpw, Water Division | Maynard, MA | 7.930 ppb | 10,750 | View |
WE Westford Water Department | Westford, MA | 6.050 ppb | 18,112 | View |
CA Calhoun County Water & Fire Pr Authority | Alexandria, AL | 5.600 ppb | 31,650 | View |
MO Mobile County Water & Fire Pro Authority | Theodore, AL | 5.500 ppb | 39,573 | View |
CA Cambridge Water Department | Cambridge, MA | 5.500 ppb | 118,403 | View |
AU Auburn Water District | Auburn, MA | 4.540 ppb | 11,763 | View |
MI Milford Water Department | Milford, MA | 3.200 ppb | 30,379 | View |