Bromomethane
Hartselle Utility Board
NOTE: Hartselle Utility Board purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 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
NOTE: Hartselle Utility Board purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-17 | 140217015-1 | ND |
2014-05-19 | 3031419 | ND |
2014-08-27 | 3094201 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 3133373 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 150224005-1 | ND |
2016-03-23 | 160323027-1 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 170117023-1 | ND |
2018-02-16 | 180216034-1 | ND |
2019-01-24 | 19010619-001A | ND |