Bromochloromethane
Wauconda
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-13 | 719236-8818 | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 719238-8818 | ND |
| 2013-05-20 | 720649-8896 | ND |
| 2013-05-20 | 720647-8896 | ND |
| 2013-05-20 | 720651-8896 | ND |
| 2013-05-20 | 720645-8896 | ND |
| 2013-11-04 | 757023-10235 | ND |
| 2013-11-04 | 757025-10235 | ND |
| 2013-11-06 | 757698-10250 | ND |
| 2013-11-06 | 757696-10250 | ND |
| 2013-11-06 | 757702-10250 | ND |
| 2013-11-06 | 757700-10250 | ND |