Bromochloromethane
Pennsylvania American Water Pittsburgh
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 | 0.0950 ppb | 2 | 2 | 0.0900 ppb - 0.1000 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-07 | 27111601 | 0.1000 ppb |
| 2014-10-13 | 27112801 | 0.0900 ppb |
| 2015-01-12 | 27898801 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 27897401 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | 28579701 | ND |
| 2015-04-13 | 28580601 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 29576801 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 29574501 | ND |