Bromochloromethane
Strong Waterworks
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.
13
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010901 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 15071002401 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 15197005801 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | 15289010401 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | 16015008601 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 17060000401 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | 18060003401 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | 18123007101 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | 18263004401 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | 18263004501 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001401 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | 18333002201 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 19045009701 | ND |