Bromochloromethane
City of Opelousas 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.
10
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-07 | 2776675 | ND |
| 2013-02-07 | 2776666 | ND |
| 2013-02-07 | 2776684 | ND |
| 2013-07-18 | 2861451 | ND |
| 2013-07-18 | 2861621 | ND |
| 2013-07-18 | 2861486 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | AD96570 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | AD96570 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | AD98315 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | AD98315 | ND |