Bromochloromethane
Skyline Terrace Subdivision
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.06 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 0.06 ppb for bromochloromethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer, harm to reproduction and child development, and change to fetal growth and development.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | AE13764 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | AE13780 | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | AE72285 | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | AE72289 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | AF09507 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | AF09509 | ND |
| 2021-04-28 | AF51524 | ND |
| 2021-06-15 | AF58090 | ND |
| 2021-11-03 | AF75595 | ND |
| 2022-03-16 | AF89395 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | AF90722 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | AG24396 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | AG24398 | ND |