Bromochloromethane
Kearny Water Department
NOTE: Kearny Water Department purchases water from N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North.
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.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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
NOTE: Kearny Water Department purchases water from N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-15 | 1012546003 | ND |
| 2013-05-16 | 1027407003 | ND |
| 2013-08-15 | 1043458003 | ND |
| 2013-11-21 | 1059993003 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | L5358418-1 | ND |
| 2015-11-19 | L5920289-1 | ND |
| 2016-11-29 | L6563788-1 | ND |