Bromochloromethane
City of Yuma
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.0640 ppb | 6 | 3 | ND - 0.230 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.0330 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.0660 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160110AM | ND |
| 2013-04-15 | 201304160159AM | 0.230 ppb |
| 2013-07-17 | 201307180609AM | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 201307180830AM | 0.0790 ppb |
| 2013-10-21 | 201310220240AM | 0.0750 ppb |
| 2013-10-21 | 201310220252AM | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | 201401290375AM | ND |
| 2014-01-28 | 201401290367AM | 0.0660 ppb |