Bromochloromethane
Plymouth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-10 | 1031835006 | ND |
| 2013-06-10 | 1031835003 | ND |
| 2013-12-19 | 1064688006 | ND |
| 2013-12-19 | 1064688003 | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | 15B0739-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | 15B0739-02 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524427 | ND |
| 2016-08-16 | 3524439 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2046-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18G2046-02 | ND |