Bromochloromethane
Norwalk 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | AG64532 | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | 201407110333AM | ND |
| 2014-10-15 | 201410200003AM | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 201501230319AM | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | AG90688 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | 201504160453AM | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | AH14732 | ND |
| 2017-02-01 | AH42077 | ND |