Bromomethane
ISU
NOTE: ISU purchases water from Ames Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Ames Water Treatment Plant.
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
2
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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
NOTE: ISU purchases water from Ames Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Ames Water Treatment Plant.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-22 | 79105 | ND |
| 2013-07-22 | 111668 | ND |