[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”5477″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Dibromochloromethane?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Also known as Chlorodibromomethane, dibromochloromethane is a colorless to a yellowish chemical compound with a sweet smell. The compound with chemical formula CHBr2CI is noncombustible and heavy and found naturally in the ocean. Dibromochloromethane is a potential contaminant in municipal water systems following a strict and regular chlorination process to eliminate viruses and bacteria in drinking water.
The compound forms during the chlorination process as chlorine reacts with other chemical compounds in the water. Plants and other matters, naturally found in the waters such as decomposing compounds will react with chlorine, producing dibromochloromethane in the process. The substance is quite common in surface waters like lakes and rivers.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Use of Dibromochloromethane?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]In the past, dibromochloromethane is an essential intermediate to produce other chemicals, including fire extinguisher fluids, pesticides, refrigerator fluids, and other chemicals. Today, the compound is a substance used only in laboratories for researches and studies.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Is Dibromochloromethane Dangerous to Humans?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Despite its lack of data on human tests, experts believe that consuming dibromochloromethane-contaminated drinking water at levels above the Environmental Protection Agency’s MCL may result in liver cancer. The health issues associated with the substance in drinking water may depend on the amount of dibromochloromethane and the level of exposure of the individual. In short, the higher levels and the longer you’re exposed to the substance in drinking water, the higher the risks of acquiring the health issues associated with the compound. While short term exposure to low levels of dibromochloromethane does not pose a serious threat to human health to the brain, kidney, and liver, it’s important to seek the best treatment to correct the problem.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Regulated Standard for Dibromochloromethane in Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL set by the Environmental Protection Agency on dibromochloromethane is at 0.1 ppm. For higher levels in water systems, the EPA recommends the use of effective water filtration techniques to remove the contaminant from the water.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do You Remove Dibromochloromethane from Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]There are several ways to remove dibromochloromethane from drinking water, including the use of granular activated carbon (GAC), distillation, aeration or boiling, and filtration. While most of these treatment methods are available to homeowners, installing a water filter system can significantly help protect individuals from dibromochloromethane intake.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”List of Contaminants” sidebar_id=”cs-1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]