Bromochloromethane
Oakland Association Inc.
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.
6
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-14 | 1402275-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 1501786-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | 1601909-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | 1701922-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 1801622-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 1901855-01_TO12 | ND |