Bromochloromethane
Harris County Municipal Utility District 158
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.
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0500 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 39 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 43 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 43 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 41 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 35 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | 104921Q | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 108957F | 0.1000 ppb |