Bromochloromethane
Dallastown Yoe Water Authority
NOTE: Dallastown Yoe Water Authority purchases water from Red Lion which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Red Lion.
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.
4
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 | 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
NOTE: Dallastown Yoe Water Authority purchases water from Red Lion which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Red Lion.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-12 | 1011834003 | ND |
| 2013-05-14 | 1026726003 | ND |
| 2013-08-13 | 1042138003 | ND |
| 2013-11-26 | 13120272-01 | ND |