Bromochloromethane
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-11 | 2054399009 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 2054399003 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | 2054399006 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | 2087603009 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | 2087603003 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | 2087603006 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | 19C1119-01 | ND |
| 2020-09-22 | 20I1302-01 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | 22B0641-01 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | 23D0581-02 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | 23D0585-01 | ND |
| 2023-08-22 | 23H2370-01 | ND |
| 2023-11-01 | 23K0140-01 | ND |