Bromochloromethane
St. Charles
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-24 | 3581111001AM | ND |
| 2013-01-24 | 3581115001AM | ND |
| 2013-04-30 | 3591553001AM | ND |
| 2013-07-15 | 35100451003AM | ND |
| 2013-07-15 | 35100451001AM | ND |
| 2013-10-21 | 35112899001AM | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | AC33747 | ND |
| 2017-04-28 | AC95136 | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | AD18737 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | AD46837 | ND |