Bromochloromethane
City of Defuniak Springs
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.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 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
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013-09-04 | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | ND |
| 2013-10-08 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | ND |