Bromochloromethane
St. Peters
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.
9
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 | 7 | 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-30 | 3581629002AM | ND |
| 2013-01-30 | 3581629001AM | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 3593033003AM | ND |
| 2013-05-13 | 3593033001AM | ND |
| 2013-07-24 | 35101779001AM | ND |
| 2013-07-24 | 35101779003AM | ND |
| 2013-11-05 | 35114844001AM | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | AC33757 | ND |
| 2017-08-29 | AD04307 | ND |