Bromochloromethane
Foxbane Combined Ws
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Q1824692011 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | Q1824692012 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | Q1824692002 | ND |
| 2018-12-13 | Q1851540002 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | Q1942896001 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | Q1942896003 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | Q1942896005 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | Q1942896007 | ND |
| 2020-12-17 | Q2050032010 | ND |
| 2020-12-17 | Q2050032012 | ND |
| 2020-12-17 | Q2050032008 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | Q2120481005 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | Q2120481007 | ND |
| 2022-10-26 | Q2232465006 | ND |
| 2022-10-26 | Q2232465008 | ND |
| 2022-10-26 | Q2232465012 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | Q2319950003 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | Q2319950005 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | Q2319950007 | ND |