Bromochloromethane
City of New Bern
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.
14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0207 ppb | 14 | 1 | ND - 0.290 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-09 | 201404100798AM | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 201404100796AM | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 201404100838AM | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 201404100800AM | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 201404100830AM | ND |
| 2014-04-09 | 201404100840AM | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 201404150228AM | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080425AM | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080586AM | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080584AM | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080596AM | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | 201410080415AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410150290AM | ND |
| 2014-10-14 | 201410150224AM | 0.290 ppb |