Bromochloromethane
City of Ankeny
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 0.0974 ppb | 7 | 3 | ND - 0.390 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
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2014-01-28 | 146199 | ND |
2014-04-02 | 155859 | ND |
2014-07-29 | 180160 | ND |
2014-08-04 | 181445 | 0.390 ppb |
2014-08-04 | 181443 | 0.202 ppb |
2014-10-07 | 195757 | ND |
2014-11-03 | 201411050072AM | 0.0900 ppb |