Bromomethane
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 19
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 3.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.80 ppb |
| 2023 | 9.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 9.30 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-18 | AE27036 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70399 | ND |
| 2021-07-01 | AF60388 | ND |
| 2022-05-13 | AF97077 | 3.80 ppb |
| 2023-09-11 | AG55579 | 9.30 ppb |