Bromomethane
Oak Forest
NOTE: Oak Forest purchases water from Oak Lawn which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Oak Lawn.
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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: Oak Forest purchases water from Oak Lawn which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Oak Lawn.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-12 | 21038401 | ND |
| 2013-05-07 | 21964201 | ND |
| 2013-09-11 | 23245001 | ND |
| 2013-11-12 | 24083801 | ND |