Dichloroacetic Acid
Dichloroacetic acid is a byproduct formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. It's linked to liver issues and increased cancer risk.
Dichloroacetic acid (DCA) forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with natural organic matter in water during treatment. It's one of several haloacetic acids monitored in drinking water. DCA levels are typically measured in parts per billion (ppb). While chlorination is crucial for eliminating harmful pathogens, it can create these unintended byproducts. Water utilities strive to balance effective disinfection with minimizing DCA formation through various treatment techniques and source water management practices.
- People affected
- 201M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 19.6K
- States with this contaminant
- 40
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served | |
---|---|---|---|---|
CR Creswell Heights Jt Auth | Beaver County, PA | 903.418 ppb | 15,000 | View |
MI Middletown City | Middletown (C), NY | 49.000 ppb | 30,000 | View |
OR Orangeburg Dpu (Sc3810001) | Orangeburg, SC | 34.836 ppb | 46,896 | View |
BL Bloomfield Water Department | Bloomfield Town-0702, NJ | 32.619 ppb | 47,315 | View |
OK Okmulgee | Okmulgee County, OK | 29.642 ppb | 13,495 | View |
CI City Of Beeville | Bee County, TX | 28.873 ppb | 12,793 | View |
CI City Of Port Neches | Jefferson County, TX | 27.851 ppb | 14,994 | View |
JO Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling | DC | 26.600 ppb | 17,201 | View |
CL Claremore | Rogers County, OK | 26.512 ppb | 15,873 | View |
OT Ottawa, City Of | Ottawa, KS | 26.303 ppb | 12,604 | View |