Inorganic chemicals · 2023
Bromide in New Berlin, WI tap water
New Berlin, WI's 2023 report shows Bromide detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range Range or | 9.1–25 ug/L | None set |
Average System-wide | 20 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from New Berlin, WI's 2023 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.
How New Berlin, WI compares
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People also ask
+Is there Bromide in New Berlin, WI tap water?
Yes — New Berlin, WI's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromide at 20 ug/L. New Berlin, WI's 2023 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 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the New Berlin, WI 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/wi/new-berlin/2023/source.