Tribromoacetic acid
Hume PWS
NOTE: Hume PWS purchases water from Public Wholesale WSD 13 which is required to test for tribromoacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by Public Wholesale WSD 13.
Tribromoacetic acid is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 0.04 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.04 ppb for tribromoacetic acid was defined in a peer-reviewed scientific study by EWG and represents a on-in-a-million lifetime cancer risk level. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Hume PWS purchases water from Public Wholesale WSD 13 which is required to test for tribromoacetic acid. Sample information shown below was taken by Public Wholesale WSD 13.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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