Bromochloromethane
Laconia Water Works
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-18 | 732277-9343 | ND |
| 2013-10-08 | 751312-10003 | ND |
| 2014-01-08 | 765724-10523 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | 779989-11175 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | A407848002 | ND |
| 2015-08-07 | A506476002 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | B607790002 | ND |
| 2017-08-11 | B707019002 | ND |
| 2018-08-17 | B807141002 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | B907498002 | ND |