Bromochloromethane
Estill County Water District
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 8 | 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-29 | 3012052-05A | ND |
| 2013-01-29 | 3012052-01A | ND |
| 2013-04-30 | 3041109-05A | ND |
| 2013-04-30 | 3041109-01A | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 3070705-05A | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 3070705-01A | ND |
| 2013-10-17 | 3100539-05A | ND |
| 2013-10-17 | 3100539-01A | ND |