Bromochloromethane
East Hempfield Water 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.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-20 | 15031879-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031878-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031882-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031881-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031877-01 | ND |
| 2015-03-20 | 15031876 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207474001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207471001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207473001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207472001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207469001AM | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | 35207470001AM | ND |