Bromochloromethane
Slatersville Public Supply
NOTE: Slatersville Public Supply purchases water from Woonsocket Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Woonsocket Water Department.
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 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Slatersville Public Supply purchases water from Woonsocket Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Woonsocket Water Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-01 | 712190-8479 | ND |
| 2013-07-08 | 729677-9301 | ND |
| 2013-10-08 | 751256-10003 | ND |
| 2014-01-07 | 765536-10539 | ND |