Bromochloromethane
West Monroe 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.
18
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 | 0.0567 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 0.340 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.0883 ppb | 12 | 2 | ND - 0.530 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-26 | 3584632001AM | 0.340 ppb |
| 2013-02-26 | 3584643001AM | ND |
| 2013-02-26 | 3584643005AM | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 35106160001AM | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 35106160005AM | ND |
| 2013-08-27 | 35106160003AM | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | AD89857 | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | AD89858 | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | AD89858 | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | AD89857 | ND |
| 2014-09-02 | AD96406 | ND |
| 2014-09-02 | AD96405 | ND |
| 2014-09-02 | AD96404 | 0.530 ppb |
| 2014-09-02 | AD96406 | ND |
| 2014-09-02 | AD96405 | ND |
| 2014-09-02 | AD96404 | 0.530 ppb |
| 2014-09-04 | AD96494 | ND |
| 2014-09-04 | AD96494 | ND |