Disinfection byproducts · 2025
Bromate in Cary, NC tap water
Cary, NC's 2025 Bromate measurement is below the federal limit.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level System-wide | 1 ug/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 0–3 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Cary, NC's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Bromate
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.
Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
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People also ask
+Is there Bromate in Cary, NC tap water?
Yes — Cary, NC's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromate at 0–3 ug/L. Cary, NC's 2025 Bromate measurement is below the federal limit.
+What's the federal limit for Bromate in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Bromate. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Bromate?
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
+Where does this Bromate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Bromate entry from the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Cary, NC 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/nc/cary/2025/source.