Bromochloromethane
ISU
NOTE: ISU purchases water from Ames Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Ames Water Treatment Plant.
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.
2
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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
NOTE: ISU purchases water from Ames Water Treatment Plant which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Ames Water Treatment Plant.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-22 | 79105 | ND |
| 2013-07-22 | 111668 | ND |