Bromochloromethane
Plum Boro Municipal Authority
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 | 0.0150 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.0600 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-16 | 27038001 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | 27038101 | 0.0600 ppb |
| 2014-12-09 | 27728801 | ND |
| 2014-12-09 | 27728701 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 28385901 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 28385801 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 29086401 | ND |
| 2015-06-16 | 29086301 | ND |