Marshall County Water Corp
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- CH
Chlorate
Chlorate forms when chlorine-based disinfectants react with water. It's a byproduct of water treatment that can interfere with thyroid function, especially in infants and pregnant women.
- HA
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
Haloacetic acids are byproducts formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. This group of 9 compounds is regulated due to potential cancer risks.
- TR
Trichloroacetic Acid
Trichloroacetic acid is a byproduct formed when chlorine disinfectants react with organic matter in water. It's commonly found in chlorinated drinking water supplies.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Barium
| Avg Result: | 0.044 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
| Avg Result: | 15.132 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Bromoform
| Avg Result: | 0.468 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorite
| Avg Result: | 0.501 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 1.000 ppm |
Chloroform
| Avg Result: | 44.638 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Combined Radium (-226 & -228)
| Avg Result: | 0.245 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 pci/l |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 14.7K
- Surface Water
- Marshall County
- Data from 2014-2019
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