Bromochloromethane
Mount Vernon 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.
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-17 | 201304180502AM | ND |
| 2013-07-22 | 201307230094AM | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | 201310170089AM | ND |
| 2014-01-16 | 201401170431AM | ND |
| 2014-12-18 | AQ26016 POC | ND |
| 2016-09-06 | AS19147 POC | ND |
| 2016-09-06 | AS19150 POC | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | AT23824POC MT VE | ND |
| 2018-09-24 | AU20757MTVERNON | ND |
| 2019-11-12 | AV23850B POCS | ND |