Bromochloromethane
Crown Point Water Works
NOTE: Crown Point Water Works purchases water from Indiana American Water - Northwest which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Indiana American Water - Northwest.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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: Crown Point Water Works purchases water from Indiana American Water - Northwest which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Indiana American Water - Northwest.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-06 | 21023001 | ND |
| 2013-02-06 | 21022601 | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 21899301 | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 21898701 | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 23183701 | ND |
| 2013-08-06 | 23184201 | ND |
| 2013-11-06 | 24054401 | ND |
| 2013-11-06 | 24053901 | ND |