Bromochloromethane
Niagara Falls Water Board
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.
5
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | 9.40 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.40 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-05 | 1408303-001 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | 90001 122014 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | NFWB 2016-08 POC | 9.40 ppb |
| 2018-08-01 | NFWB 2018-08 POC | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | NFWB 2019-08 POC | ND |