Bromochloromethane
Westwego Waterworks
NOTE: Westwego Waterworks purchases water from West Jefferson Waterworks District 2 which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by West Jefferson Waterworks District 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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: Westwego Waterworks purchases water from West Jefferson Waterworks District 2 which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by West Jefferson Waterworks District 2.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | AD88742 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | AD88742 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | A5A0043-01A | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | A5C1292-01A | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | A5I1687-01A | ND |