Bromochloromethane
West Springfield Dpw Water Division
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
---|---|
2013-06-03 | ND |
2013-12-24 | ND |
2014-08-11 | ND |
2015-12-01 | ND |
2016-08-04 | ND |
2017-08-03 | ND |
2018-08-02 | ND |
2019-08-05 | ND |