Bromochloromethane
Cal American Water Company
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.
4
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | 0.0400 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.0800 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.111 ppb | 9 | 1 | ND - 1.000 ppb |
| 2016 | 1.01 ppb | 8 | 6 | ND - 1.90 ppb |
| 2017 | 3.03 ppb | 8 | 4 | ND - 8.90 ppb |
| 2018 | 0.563 ppb | 8 | 3 | ND - 1.60 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.614 ppb | 7 | 4 | ND - 1.50 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-18 | 23393001 | ND |
| 2013-12-18 | 24213501 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | 25003801 | 0.0800 ppb |
| 2014-06-17 | 25832201 | ND |