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Disinfectant by-product
Dibromochloromethane
A halogenated methane disinfection byproduct commonly found in chlorinated drinking water. Listed as a potential human carcinogen by the EPA and associated with adverse health effects upon ingestion.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Nov 27, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.0001 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential carcinogen, reproductive toxicity, liver and kidney damage, mutagenicity
Benefits
None
References
Waters containing Dibromochloromethane
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