Bromochloromethane

Northeast

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.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2013	ND	6	ND
2014	ND	6	ND
2015	N/A	0	N/A
2016	N/A	0	N/A
2017	N/A	0	N/A
2018	N/A	0	N/A
2019	N/A	0	N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date	Result
2013-11-03	ND
2013-11-03	ND
2013-11-03	ND
2013-11-03	ND
2013-11-03	ND
2013-11-03	ND
2014-06-23	ND
2014-06-23	ND
2014-06-23	ND
2014-06-23	ND
2014-06-23	ND
2014-06-23	ND