Bromochloromethane
Lee County 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.
13
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 | 0.0800 ppb | 13 | 4 | ND - 0.530 ppb |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013-03-04 | ND |
| 2013-03-05 | ND |
| 2013-03-05 | ND |
| 2013-03-06 | ND |
| 2013-03-06 | ND |
| 2013-03-13 | 0.230 ppb |
| 2013-06-05 | 0.530 ppb |
| 2013-09-09 | ND |
| 2013-09-09 | 0.150 ppb |
| 2013-09-10 | ND |
| 2013-09-10 | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 0.130 ppb |