Bromochloromethane
Ruth Water District
NOTE: Ruth Water District purchases water from Ely Municipal Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Ely Municipal 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.
21
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Ruth Water District purchases water from Ely Municipal Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Ely Municipal Water Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-27 | 100397Q | ND |
| 2013-10-23 | 101946P | ND |
| 2013-10-23 | 101945P | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | 1402384-002 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | 1402384-001 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | 102903R | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | 102901R | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | 102900R | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 1404372-002 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | 1404372-001 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 1412517-001 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 1503401-003 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 6I13035-03 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 6I13035-02 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 6I13035-01 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | 6I13035-04V | ND |
| 2018-11-08 | 18110223-007 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | 19110404-002 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | 19110404-003 | ND |
| 2019-11-14 | 19110404-005 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | 19110631-001 | ND |