Bromochloromethane
South Coast Water District - Capistrano Beach
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | 0.00789 ppb | 9 | 1 | ND - 0.0710 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-18 | 1805-007-1101 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | 1805-007-0755 | ND |
| 2014-01-29 | 1805-007-1324 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402120885AM | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 201402120889AM | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 1805-007-1424 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 201405150281AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408120507AM | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408120504AM | ND |
| 2014-11-06 | 201411070510AM | 0.0710 ppb |
| 2017-02-21 | 1805-007-1618 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | 1805-010-1615 | ND |