Bromochloromethane
Portage Waterworks
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-21 | 419876 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 419878 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 785753-11353 | ND |
2014-05-13 | 785749-11353 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 829488-12761 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 829484-12764 | ND |
2015-01-26 | 549689 | ND |
2016-01-11 | 679225 | ND |
2016-02-01 | 685988 | ND |
2017-01-03 | 824523 | ND |
2017-01-03 | 824505 | ND |
2018-02-05 | 980450 | ND |
2018-02-05 | 980451 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 229921 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 229920 | ND |