Bromochloromethane
Sauk Rapids
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.06 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.06 ppb for bromochloromethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer, harm to reproduction and child development, and change to fetal growth and development.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-14 | 1058831006 | ND |
| 2013-11-14 | 1058831003 | ND |
| 2014-05-05 | 2005009006 | ND |
| 2014-05-05 | 2005009003 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18K0038-02 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 18L0433-01 | ND |
| 2019-04-15 | 19D0935-01 | ND |
| 2021-11-04 | 21K0378-01 | ND |
| 2021-11-04 | 21K0378-02 | ND |
| 2022-03-01 | 22C0104-01 | ND |
| 2022-05-18 | 22E1556-01 | ND |
| 2022-09-07 | 22I0519-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-20 | 22J0946-01 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | 23A0369-01 | ND |