Bromochloromethane
Plumstead Northern System
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.
17
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-10 | L5280881-1 | ND |
| 2014-10-28 | L5249011-1 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | L5315763-1 | ND |
| 2014-12-19 | L5368657-2 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | 12278000 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 12624152 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 12624098 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 12624044 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 13126867 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 13506089 | ND |
| 2016-02-24 | 13861928 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | 14394163 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | 14394216 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | 14394366 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16246960 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16247012 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 16247064 | ND |