Bromochloromethane
Barrow County Water System
Bromochloromethane is a tap water disinfection byproduct; it is also used as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing and as a fire extinguishing agent. Disinfection byproducts in drinking water increase the risk of cancer.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.53 ppb | 3 | 3 | 6.60 ppb - 9.20 ppb |
| 2015 | 2.00 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 10.00 ppb |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | 680-98524-1 | 6.60 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 680101243-5 | 9.20 ppb |
| 2014-11-13 | 680-107293-5 | 6.80 ppb |
| 2015-01-21 | 35172283001AM | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 680-109664-6 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2015-04-06 | 35182633001AM | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 35202897001AM | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | 35210678001AM | ND |