Bromochloromethane
Taylorsville Water Works
NOTE: Taylorsville Water Works purchases water from Louisville Water Company which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Louisville Water Company.
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Taylorsville Water Works purchases water from Louisville Water Company which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Louisville Water Company.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-11 | 2777918 | ND |
| 2013-02-11 | 2777929 | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 2824359 | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 2824409 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 2875586 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 2875572 | ND |
| 2013-11-01 | 2923649 | ND |
| 2013-11-01 | 2923631 | ND |