Bromochloromethane
Red Bank Water Department
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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | 0.0688 ppb | 8 | 2 | ND - 0.320 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-31 | 3216385 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | 3269008 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2015-06-24 | 3269105 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | 3269083 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | 3345078 | 0.230 ppb |
| 2015-12-16 | 3375830 | ND |
| 2015-12-16 | 3375993 | ND |
| 2015-12-16 | 3375952 | ND |