Bromochloromethane
Thomaston
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.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | 2976450 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | AI40280 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 3031258 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 3093221 | ND |
| 2014-11-19 | 3142421 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | AI74401 | ND |
| 2016-05-09 | AJ11748 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | AJ57282 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 182161-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-23 | 191197-01 | ND |