Bromochloromethane
Bolivar Peninsula SUD
NOTE: Bolivar Peninsula SUD purchases water from Lower Neches Valley Authority which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Lower Neches Valley Authority.
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.
6
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 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
NOTE: Bolivar Peninsula SUD purchases water from Lower Neches Valley Authority which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Lower Neches Valley Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-10 | AC59293 | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | AD03612 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | AD45261 | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | AD88498 | ND |
| 2018-08-01 | AE35325 | ND |
| 2019-08-05 | AE77059 | ND |