Bromochloromethane
Madison 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.
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-18 | 201303190582AM | ND |
| 2013-03-18 | 201303190570AM | ND |
| 2013-03-18 | 201303190586AM | ND |
| 2013-03-18 | 201303190558AM | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | 201309050254AM | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | 201309050222AM | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | 201309050198AM | ND |
| 2013-09-04 | 201309050245AM | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | L5211814-2 | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | L5211814-4 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | L5240310-2 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | L5240310-4 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | JC60783-2 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | JC60783-4 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | JC64164-2 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | JC64164-3 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | JC64164-4 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | JC64164-1 | ND |