Bromochloromethane
Salem 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.
8
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | M14-10650-01 | ND |
| 2014-04-30 | 201405090534AM | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 14F0315-03 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 201407180189AM | ND |
| 2014-10-15 | 201410170363AM | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | 15E0235-01 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 16D0240-04 | ND |
| 2016-05-31 | 16F0018-01 | ND |