Bromochloromethane
GCWSD Waccamaw Neck
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-16 | AD34660 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | 201407230530AM | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | 201410080592AM | ND |
| 2015-01-04 | 201501060201AM | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | AD50317 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 201504030320AM | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD70597 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | AD90034 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | AE08060 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE24345 | ND |