Bromochloromethane
Lehigh County Authority Allentown Division
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-22 | 732604-9350 | ND |
| 2013-07-22 | 732602-9350 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 751813-10032 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 751815-10032 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 766746-10584 | ND |
| 2014-01-15 | 766744-10584 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 14040706-02 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 14040706-01 | ND |