Bromochloromethane
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority
NOTE: D.C. Water and Sewer Authority purchases water from Washington Aqueduct Division. which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Washington Aqueduct Division..
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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
NOTE: D.C. Water and Sewer Authority purchases water from Washington Aqueduct Division. which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Washington Aqueduct Division..
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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