Bromochloromethane
Edison Water Company c/o NJ American Water
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-09 | 20679401 | ND |
| 2013-01-09 | 20679301 | ND |
| 2013-04-10 | 21525201 | ND |
| 2013-04-10 | 21525101 | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 22679601 | ND |
| 2013-07-10 | 22679501 | ND |
| 2013-10-23 | 23574901 | ND |
| 2013-10-23 | 24071901 | ND |