Bromochloromethane
Orangeburg DPU
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-19 | 201308210695AM | ND |
| 2013-11-20 | 201311220556AM | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | AD34813 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | 201402210258AM | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 201405230231AM | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | AD51601 | ND |
| 2016-06-29 | AD78122 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD88787 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | AE22387 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | AE24412 | ND |