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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | 1.30 ppb | 8 | 7 | ND - 2.90 ppb |
| 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 |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-10 | 5C10079-01A | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 5F10079-01A | ND |
| 2015-09-01 | 5I01105-01A | ND |
| 2015-12-01 | 5L01133-01A | ND |