Bromochloromethane
Hogansville
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.
12
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 | 8.83 ppb | 4 | 4 | 2.20 ppb - 15.0 ppb |
| 2015 | 11.5 ppb | 4 | 4 | 8.80 ppb - 15.0 ppb |
| 2016 | 11.4 ppb | 2 | 2 | 8.80 ppb - 14.0 ppb |
| 2017 | 12.5 ppb | 2 | 2 | 12.0 ppb - 13.0 ppb |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-13 | 680-99478-1 | 8.30 ppb |
| 2014-03-13 | 680-99478-2 | 2.20 ppb |
| 2014-12-04 | 680-107947-1 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2014-12-04 | 680-107947-2 | 9.80 ppb |
| 2015-03-26 | 680-111031-1 | 8.80 ppb |
| 2015-03-26 | 680-111031-2 | 10.00 ppb |
| 2015-06-18 | 680-113728-1 | 15.0 ppb |
| 2015-06-18 | 680113728-2 | 12.0 ppb |
| 2016-12-01 | 680-132704-1 | 8.80 ppb |
| 2016-12-01 | 680-132704-2 | 14.0 ppb |
| 2017-06-15 | 680-140044-1 | 13.0 ppb |
| 2017-06-15 | 680-140044-2 | 12.0 ppb |