Bromochloromethane
Sweetwater Authority
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 | 0.0240 ppb | 7 | 2 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240461AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240521AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 201404240415AM | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 201407170546AM | 0.1000 ppb |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410160188AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410160182AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410160195AM | 0.0680 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | 201501150056AM | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 9590-004-0805 | ND |
| 2018-04-18 | 9590-018-0840 | ND |