Bromochloromethane
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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.
10
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-23 | 201309250037AM | ND |
| 2013-09-23 | 201309250033AM | ND |
| 2013-09-23 | 201309250035AM | ND |
| 2013-09-23 | 201309250031AM | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 201403260462AM | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 201403260446AM | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 201403260442AM | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 201403260456AM | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND | |
| 2017-08-16 | ND |