Bromochloromethane
O'Fallon
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.
19
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-22 | 3594419003AM | ND |
| 2013-05-22 | 3594419001AM | ND |
| 2013-05-22 | 3594419009AM | ND |
| 2013-05-22 | 3594419005AM | ND |
| 2013-05-22 | 3594419007AM | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 35116896003AM | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 35116896001AM | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 35116896007AM | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 35116896005AM | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AC33731 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AC33734 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AC33733 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AC33732 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AC33730 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | AD04282 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | AD04285 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | AD04284 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | AD04283 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | AD04286 | ND |