Bromochloromethane
Belleville Water Department
NOTE: Belleville Water Department purchases water from Newark Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Newark 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 3 | 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
NOTE: Belleville Water Department purchases water from Newark Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Newark Water Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-09-09 | JB75992-1 | ND |
2015-05-18 | 03008 52015 | ND |
2016-09-01 | 360901006 | ND |
2017-09-06 | 370906027 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 380717041 | ND |
2019-07-19 | 390719024 | ND |