Bromochloromethane
Epsom Healthcare Center
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.
6
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-24 | 1401-00566-001 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | 1502-00970-001 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | 1601-01411-001 | ND |
| 2017-01-09 | 1701-00667-001 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 1801-01194-001 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | 1903-01524-001 | ND |