Bromochloromethane
Camden 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.
10
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-03 | 14247006701 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | O150150075 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | O151060113 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | O151970069 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 15232004801 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | O152960003 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 16203008601 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | 17208000401 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 18235004801 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 19198000701 | ND |