Bromomethane
Houghton Water District
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | 0.350 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.700 ppb |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 0.590 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.590 ppb |
| 2023 | 1.29 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.570 ppb - 2.00 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-04 | EHS1900029625-SR-2 | 0.700 ppb |
| 2019-06-06 | EHS1900029625POCS | ND |
| 2021-10-05 | R2110480-001 | ND |
| 2022-11-02 | R2210597-001 | 0.590 ppb |
| 2023-03-22 | R2302459-001 | 0.570 ppb |
| 2023-06-07 | R2305065-001 | 2.00 ppb |