Bromochloromethane
Lake Zurich
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.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-15 | 26387501 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 26387801 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 26387601 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 26387401 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 26387701 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 28030801 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | 28030601 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 28030501 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 28030401 | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 28030701 | ND |