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Disinfectant by-product
Dibromoacetic acid
A halogenated acetic acid commonly found as a disinfection byproduct in chlorinated drinking water. Not intended for consumption and associated with potential toxic effects.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Nov 29, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.00004 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, developmental toxicity, harmful if ingested
Benefits
None