Bromochloromethane
Lomita Water Department
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-13 | 5442-003-1310 | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408130772AM | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | 201408130778AM | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 201412090691AM | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 201502180570AM | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 201502180557AM | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 5442-003-1118 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | 201505280169AM | ND |