Bromomethane
City of Giddings
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
11
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | 2.95 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.20 ppb - 3.70 ppb |
| 2016 | 1.65 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 3.30 ppb |
| 2017 | 1.60 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 3.20 ppb |
| 2018 | 2.95 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.40 ppb - 3.50 ppb |
| 2019 | 2.90 ppb | 2 | 2 | 2.80 ppb - 3.00 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | AC42063 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79710 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79718 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32839 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AD45687 | 3.30 ppb |
| 2017-09-05 | AD94743 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2017-09-05 | AD94759 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30046 | 2.40 ppb |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30044 | 3.50 ppb |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70353 | 2.80 ppb |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70359 | 3.00 ppb |