Bromomethane
Chicago Heights
NOTE: Chicago Heights purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Chicago Heights purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-10-08 | 327188RV-1404 | ND |
2015-03-24 | 3213269 | ND |
2015-06-16 | 3263373 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 3322772 | ND |
2015-10-06 | 350518RV-1504 | ND |
2015-12-15 | 3374830 | ND |
2016-10-18 | 375237RV-1604 | ND |
2017-10-30 | 401607RV-1704 | ND |
2018-10-10 | 433295RV-1804 | ND |
2019-10-08 | 467749RV-1904 | ND |