Bromochloromethane
Village Water System
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 16 | 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 |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.06 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.06 ppb for bromochloromethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer, harm to reproduction and child development, and change to fetal growth and development.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120425AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120435AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120458AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120460AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120462AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120415AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120455AM | ND |
| 2013-04-11 | 201304120413AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310230479AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310230469AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310230573AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310240437AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310230477AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310230475AM | ND |
| 2013-10-22 | 201310230530AM | ND |
| 2013-11-13 | 201311150243AM | ND |