Bromochloromethane
Charleston Water System
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-08 | 201307100944AM | ND |
| 2013-10-07 | 201310090265AM | ND |
| 2014-01-06 | 201401080417AM | ND |
| 2014-04-07 | 201404090543AM | ND |
| 2014-05-01 | AD39156 | ND |
| 2015-05-14 | AD55503 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | AD73677 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | AD97248 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | AE14410 | ND |
| 2019-09-18 | AE37433 | ND |