Bromochloromethane
Dyer Water Department
NOTE: Dyer Water Department purchases water from Highland Water Works which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Highland Water Works.
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.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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: Dyer Water Department purchases water from Highland Water Works which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Highland Water Works.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-19 | 3086327 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 3136400 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 3189342 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | 3245344 | ND |