Bromochloromethane
City of Hammond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326005AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326003AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326009AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326007AM | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 35135326001AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309007AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309009AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309005AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309003AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 35159309001AM | ND |