Does Medford Water monitor for Disinfection By-products (DBPs)?

• February 16, 2024 |

Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are formed when a water treatment disinfectant, such as chlorine, interacts with natural organic materials in water. We monitor for DBPs four times a year, and publish the results in our Consumer Confidence Report, which focuses on providing details about compliance with regulations. It is also published in our Annual Water Quality Analyses, which is a comprehensive listing of all of our annual testing results. Both of these documents are available on the Water Quality Reports page of our website.
 
Our DBP levels are below—and in compliance with—the regulations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) have established to protect human health. However, if a violation occurs, we are required to inform our customers. If consumed in excess of the EPA’s MCLs over many years, DBPs may increase health risks.