Bromochloromethane
City of Comanche
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 0.0895 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.226 ppb |
2014 | ND | 1 | 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 |
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2013-02-11 | 100420P | ND |
2013-05-14 | 101398Q | ND |
2013-08-12 | 101967P | 0.132 ppb |
2013-11-13 | 102702Q | 0.226 ppb |