Bromochloromethane
Lincoln Water Commission
NOTE: Lincoln Water Commission purchases water from City of Providence which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Providence.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 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
NOTE: Lincoln Water Commission purchases water from City of Providence which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Providence.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2013-09-18 | 746539-9807 | ND |
2013-12-09 | 762084-10411 | ND |
2014-01-21 | 1401191-01_TO12 | ND |
2014-03-11 | 774304-10910 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 794256-11546 | ND |
2015-02-18 | 1501351-01_TO12 | ND |
2016-03-24 | 1601603-01_TO12 | ND |
2017-01-31 | 1701086-01_TO12 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 1801079-01_TO12 | ND |
2019-02-05 | 1901020-01_TO12 | ND |