Who Bromate in Drinking Water?

The method detection limit (MDL) for bromate in EPA Method 300.1 is <1.5 µg/litre, and the practical quantification level (PQL) is approximately 5 µg/litre. The MDLs for bromate in EPA Methods 317.0 and 328.1 are <0.2 µg/litre and 0.3 µg/litre, respectively, and the PQL for both methods is as low as 1 µg/litre.

What level of bromate is acceptable in water?

Based on this review, the proposed guideline for bromate in drinking water is a maximum acceptable concentration of 0.01 mg/L (10 µg/L).

How is bromate formation in drinking water?

Bromate is formed when ozone used to disinfect drinking water reacts with naturally occurring bromide found in source water. ... Some individuals who ingested high concentrations of bromate also experienced kidney effects, nervous system effects and hearing loss.

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