Inorganic chemicals · 2024
Bromide in Boulder, CO tap water
Boulder, CO's 2024 report shows Bromide detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Lake Skinner Outlet (Aqueduct) | 81–420 ug/L | None set |
Reported level Sweetwater Reservoir | 81–420 ug/L | None set |
Reported level Lake Skinner Outlet (Aqueduct) | 315 ug/L | None set |
Reported level Sweetwater Reservoir | 315 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Boulder, CO's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Bromide
A naturally occurring salt found in source water.
Not directly regulated, but a precursor that increases formation of brominated disinfection byproducts.
People also ask
+Is there Bromide in Boulder, CO tap water?
Yes — Boulder, CO's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromide at 81–420 ug/L. Boulder, CO's 2024 report shows Bromide detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Bromide in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Bromide. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Bromide?
A naturally occurring salt found in source water. Not directly regulated, but a precursor that increases formation of brominated disinfection byproducts.
+Where does this Bromide measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Bromide entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Boulder, CO water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/co/boulder/2024/source.