Bromochloromethane
City of Rockport
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 0.0470 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.141 ppb |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-05-19 | Q1416694001 | ND |
2014-08-21 | Q1438316001 | ND |
2014-11-19 | Q1456542001 | 0.141 ppb |
2015-02-26 | Q1507420001 | ND |