Inorganic chemicals · 2025
Bromide in Columbus, OH tap water
Columbus, OH's 2025 report shows Bromide detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Columbus Water | 0.055 | None set |
Verbatim from Columbus, OH's 2025 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 Columbus, OH tap water?
Yes — Columbus, OH's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromide at 0.055. Columbus, OH's 2025 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 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Columbus, OH 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/oh/columbus/2025/source.