Water Quality in Rehoboth Beach, DE
Rehoboth Beach's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Utility
REHOBOTH BEACH WATER
People Served
25,000
MCL Violations
0
Last Updated
Sep 3, 2024
Quick Summary
Contaminants Detected
⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (1)
Dibromochloromethane
What is Dibromochloromethane?
Member of trihalomethanes (THMs) that form in water treated with chlorine
Health Effects
Health protective benchmarks for DBCM have been developed based on liver toxicity and carcinogenicity observed in animal studies. EPA has classified DBCM as a possible human carcinogen based on animal evidence, while IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) says it is unclassifiable as a human carcinogen. Kidney toxicity has also been associated with DBCM based on evidence from animal studies. DBCM has been shown to produce DNA changes (genotoxicity) in laboratory studies.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Understanding the Data
This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.
Recommended Water Filters for Rehoboth Beach
Based on Rehoboth Beach's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.
Insinkerator LLC
F-1000S F-1000S
NSF Certified:
Capacity
5001 gal
Filter Life
17 mo
Flow Rate
0.75 gpm
Removes 12 contaminants:
1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene +7 more
Insinkerator LLC
F-GN1100xx[2] F-GN1100xx[2]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
500 gal
Filter Life
2 mo
Flow Rate
0.75 gpm
Removes 9 contaminants:
1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene +4 more
Insinkerator LLC
F-HC1100xx[2] F-HC1100xx[2]
NSF Certified:
Capacity
500 gal
Filter Life
2 mo
Flow Rate
0.75 gpm
Removes 9 contaminants:
1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene +4 more
Insinkerator LLC
GN1100 GN1100
NSF Certified:
Capacity
5001 gal
Filter Life
17 mo
Flow Rate
0.75 gpm
Removes 12 contaminants:
1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine, Benzene +7 more
Frequently Asked Questions
Rehoboth Beach's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.