Dibromomethane
Dibromomethane (methylene bromide) is a brominated halomethane occasionally detected in water high in bromide. It is not regulated by the EPA as a drinking-water disinfection byproduct.
Health Effects
An unregulated brominated halomethane; it is detected infrequently and the EPA has not set a drinking-water limit.
Common Sources
- May form in chlorinated or ozonated water high in bromide
- Elevated when the source water contains naturally occurring bromide
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Contaminant Type
Dibromomethane is classified as a Disinfection Byproducts contaminant.
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