Bromochloromethane
City of Gulfport
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.
18
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 | 0.0520 ppb | 9 | 1 | ND - 0.468 ppb |
| 2014 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-15 | 731040-9334 | ND |
| 2013-07-16 | 731541-9343 | 0.468 ppb |
| 2013-07-16 | 731526-9343 | ND |
| 2013-07-16 | 731528-9343 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 731791-9343 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 731793-9343 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 731795-9350 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 731899-9343 | ND |
| 2013-07-24 | 733397-9399 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 767636-10610 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 767624-10610 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 767626-10610 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | 767618-10610 | ND |
| 2014-01-23 | 768019-10647 | ND |
| 2014-01-23 | 768013-10647 | ND |
| 2014-01-23 | 768023-10647 | ND |
| 2014-01-23 | 768021-10647 | ND |
| 2014-02-03 | 768828-10683 | ND |