Bromochloromethane
Billerica Water Works
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
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2013-02-20 | ND |
2013-05-21 | ND |
2013-08-19 | ND |
2013-11-18 | ND |
2015-11-18 | ND |
2016-08-04 | ND |
2016-11-16 | ND |
2017-02-15 | ND |
2017-05-16 | ND |
2017-08-16 | ND |
2017-11-16 | ND |
2018-02-13 | ND |
2018-05-16 | ND |
2018-08-15 | ND |
2018-11-15 | ND |
2019-02-14 | ND |
2019-05-16 | ND |
2019-08-15 | ND |
2019-12-09 | ND |