Bromochloromethane
Chester Metro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | AD37356 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 201409180271AM | ND |
| 2014-12-02 | 201412040303AM | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 201503190340AM | ND |
| 2015-03-19 | AD53201 | ND |
| 2015-06-15 | 201506170586AM | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD70602 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | AD88371 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | AE07960 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | AE24388 | ND |