Bromochloromethane
Palmetto Water Department
NOTE: Palmetto Water Department purchases water from Manatee County Utilities Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Manatee County Utilities 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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
NOTE: Palmetto Water Department purchases water from Manatee County Utilities Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Manatee County Utilities Department.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013-01-23 | ND |
| 2013-04-17 | ND |
| 2013-07-24 | ND |
| 2013-10-23 | ND |