Bromochloromethane
Clemson
NOTE: Clemson purchases water from Anderson Regional Water System which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Anderson Regional 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.
4
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Clemson purchases water from Anderson Regional Water System which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Anderson Regional Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | AD36434 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | AD49779 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | AD72607 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | AD91576 | ND |