Bromochloromethane
East Laurel Water District
NOTE: East Laurel Water District purchases water from Wood Creek Water District which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Wood Creek 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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
NOTE: East Laurel Water District purchases water from Wood Creek Water District which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Wood Creek Water District.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-21 | 3061631-03A | ND |
| 2013-09-17 | 3090866-01A | ND |
| 2013-12-18 | 3121065-01A | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 4030722-01A | ND |