Bromochloromethane
Central IA Water Assn (Waverly)
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.
9
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-27 | 166065 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | 166062 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | 166049 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | 166063 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 181809 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 203088 | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 203089 | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 203087 | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | 212463 | ND |