Bromochloromethane
Ut Mcdonald Observatory
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-07-14 | Q1527082001 | ND |
2016-07-14 | Q1628813001 | ND |
2017-08-21 | Q1738050003 | ND |
2018-09-18 | Q1837698002 | ND |
2019-03-21 | Q1911885008 | ND |