Bromochloromethane
Mary Francis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-18 | 112224P | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 112225P | ND |
| 2015-08-21 | 114824P | ND |
| 2015-08-21 | 114825P | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | AE19340 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | AE35858 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | AE65192 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | AE65206 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | AF09700 | ND |
| 2020-05-06 | AF09732 | ND |
| 2021-08-03 | AF64475 | ND |
| 2021-08-03 | AF64485 | ND |
| 2022-10-19 | AG17644 | ND |
| 2022-10-19 | AG17646 | ND |
| 2023-05-23 | AG41639 | ND |
| 2023-05-23 | AG41641 | ND |