Bromochloromethane
MDWASA/REX Utilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0148 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.0740 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2014-12-10 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 0.0740 ppb |
| 2014-12-10 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | ND |