Bromochloromethane
United Water Pennsylvania
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.
11
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 | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | 1070357001 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | 1070313001 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | 1070260001 | ND |
| 2014-05-05 | 2005008001 | ND |
| 2014-05-05 | 2005008006 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 2021476001 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 2021476006 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AE57156 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | 2038591001 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AE57158 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | 2038592001 | ND |