Bromochloromethane
Dewey Beach Water Department
NOTE: Dewey Beach Water Department purchases water from Rehoboth Beach Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Rehoboth Beach Water Department.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Dewey Beach Water Department purchases water from Rehoboth Beach Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Rehoboth Beach Water Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-11-17 | S637349 | ND |
2016-08-30 | S694033 | ND |
2016-12-21 | S694897 | ND |
2017-08-22 | S738553 | ND |
2018-11-29 | S850881 | ND |
2018-11-29 | S850883 | ND |
2018-11-29 | S850885 | ND |
2018-12-14 | S853797 | ND |
2019-07-09 | S895563 | ND |
2019-09-23 | S909181 | ND |