Bromochloromethane
Piedmont Utilities Board
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2016-01-13 | 160113110-1 | ND |
2018-07-11 | 180711092-001A | ND |
2018-10-11 | 18100428-001A | ND |
2019-01-15 | 19010442-001A | ND |
2019-01-15 | 19010442-002A | ND |
2019-04-10 | 19040404-001A | ND |