Bromochloromethane
Cohoes City
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-14 | 13011218-01 | ND |
| 2013-04-02 | 13040370-01 | ND |
| 2013-07-15 | 13071684-01 | ND |
| 2013-10-01 | 13100283-02 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | JH1407593-POC | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | JH1506977-POC | ND |
| 2016-10-12 | JH1609259.POC | ND |
| 2017-10-10 | JH1708215.POC | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | JH1808479.POC | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | JH1908379.POC | ND |