baker, FL
Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn’t mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.
Contaminants
Coliform (TCR)
Description
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms found in more samples than allowed is a warning of potential problems.
Health Effects
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
Carbon tetrachloride
Description
Carbon tetrachloride is a clear heavy organic liquid with a sweet aromatic odor similar to chloroform. Most carbon tetrachloride is used to make chlorofluorocarbon propellants and refrigerants, though this has been declining steadily. It has also been used as a dry cleaning agent and fire extinguisher; in making nylons; as a solvent for rubber cement, soaps, insecticides, etc.
Health Effects
Liver problems; increased risk of cancer
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Description
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is the most commonly used of a group of related chemicals called phthalates or phthalic acid esters. The greatest use of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is as a plasticizer for polyvinylchloride (PVC) and other polymers including rubber, cellulose and styrene. A number of packaging materials and tubings used in the production of foods and beverages are polyvinylchloride contaminated with phthalic aced esters, primarily di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.
Health Effects
Reproductive difficulties; liver problems; increased risk of cancer
All Incidents
| Water System | Type | Measure | Violation | Effects | Begin Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMOURS MAXVILLE MINES | Carbon tetrachloride | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-04-01 |
| CHEMOURS MAXVILLE MINES | Carbon tetrachloride | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2013-04-01 |
| CHEMOURS MAXVILLE MINES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-06-01 |
| CHEMOURS MAXVILLE MINES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-06-01 |
| CHEMOURS MAXVILLE MINES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2010-06-01 |
| CHEMOURS MAXVILLE MINES | Coliform (TCR) | MCL, Monthly (TCR) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 | 2009-10-01 |
| MACCLENNY WTP | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Reproductive difficulties; liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-01-01 |
| MACCLENNY WTP | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | MCL, Average | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation | Reproductive difficulties; liver problems; increased risk of cancer | 2009-01-01 |