Bromochloromethane
Berlin Water Department
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.
7
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-07 | 765884-10539 | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | 765886-10539 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 795430-11558 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | 795440-11558 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | L5966078-1 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | L6116208-1 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | 8024360-01 | ND |