Bromochloromethane
City of Escondido
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.
6
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 | 0.0303 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.0610 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-13 | B3B1453-01A | 0.0600 ppb |
| 2013-05-15 | B3E1662-01 | ND |
| 2013-08-14 | B3H1406-01 | ND |
| 2013-11-13 | B3K1115-01 | 0.0610 ppb |
| 2015-08-17 | 2706-018-1120 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 2706-019-1029 | ND |