Bromochloromethane
City of Caldwell
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 13 | 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 |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.06 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.06 ppb for bromochloromethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer, harm to reproduction and child development, and change to fetal growth and development.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-012 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-011 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-007 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201004-010 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-009 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-008 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201001-010 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201004-007 | ND |
| 2014-11-24 | 141201004-008 | ND |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-011 | ND |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-009 | ND |
| 2014-11-25 | 141201004-006 | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | 141202018-003 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-002 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-003 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-001 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-005 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | 150528035-008 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-006 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-007 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-004 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-009 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 150528035-010 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | 150529019-001 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | 150529019-003 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | 150529019-002 | ND |