VOCs & pesticides
Ethylene dibromide in U.S. tap water
17 public water systems across 4 U.S. states report Ethylene dibromide in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. None currently sit at or above the federal limit.
Within the federal limit (17)
Ethylene dibromide by state
Every state where a public water system reports Ethylene dibromide in its annual report, ranked by systems at or above the federal limit.
| State | Measuring | Over limit | Highest reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | 0 | Not detected ug/L · Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | Not detected ng/L · Edison, NJ |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 0–0 ng/L · Garland, TX |
| Alabama | 1 | 0 | Not detected · Montgomery, AL |
Frequently asked
+What is Ethylene dibromide?
Ethylene dibromide is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is the federal limit for Ethylene dibromide in drinking water?
The federal MCL for Ethylene dibromide is 5000 ug/L. The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (typically a running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+How many U.S. water systems have Ethylene dibromide over the federal limit?
Zero of the 17 public water systems in The Water Map dataset currently report Ethylene dibromide at or above its federal limit.
+Which states report the most Ethylene dibromide in their drinking water?
No state currently has a system reporting Ethylene dibromide at or above its federal limit in The Water Map dataset. California, New Jersey, Texas have the most systems measuring it.
+How can I check if Ethylene dibromide is in my city's tap water?
Search your city on The Water Map (https://www.thewatermap.com/) or browse the list on this page. Every U.S. public water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report that lists every contaminant it measured, including Ethylene dibromide.