Bromochloromethane
Oak Park Water Service
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | 1.81 ppb | 7 | 5 | ND - 3.50 ppb |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
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 |
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2015-03-10 | 5C10079-01A | ND |
2015-06-10 | 5F10079-01A | ND |
2015-09-01 | 5I01105-01A | ND |
2015-12-01 | 5L01133-01A | ND |