Bromochloromethane
Lincoln-pipestone Rural Water System
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.
7
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-22 | 15J1296-01 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3414914 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3414948 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 3414973 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 18A1200-01 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | 18B0024-01 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | 18B0024-02 | ND |