Bromochloromethane
Webster Water Department
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.
28
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 | 13 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 1.65 ppb | 1 | 1 | 1.65 ppb |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | ND |
| 2014-02-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | ND |
| 2014-12-22 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 1.65 ppb |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | ND |