Bromochloromethane
Barrow County Boc Transmission Mains
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.
4
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 | 9.55 ppb | 4 | 4 | 8.10 ppb - 11.0 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-12 | 680-101243-1 | 8.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 680-101243-2 | 9.10 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 680-101243-3 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2014-05-12 | 680-101243-4 | 11.0 ppb |