Bromochloromethane
Munster Water Company
NOTE: Munster Water Company purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 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: Munster Water Company purchases water from Hammond Water Works Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Hammond Water Works Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-24 | 3213269 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 3263373 | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 3322772 | ND |
| 2015-12-15 | 3374830 | ND |