Bromochloromethane
Urban Bluffs - North
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 | 0.700 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.933 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.800 ppb - 1.10 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-08 | 2062139 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2015-01-13 | OE209715 | 0.800 ppb |
| 2015-04-07 | OE228561 | 0.900 ppb |
| 2015-07-08 | OE265045 | 1.10 ppb |