Bromochloromethane
Quinlan North Subdivision
NOTE: Quinlan North Subdivision purchases water from Cash SUD which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Cash SUD.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Quinlan North Subdivision purchases water from Cash SUD which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Cash SUD.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-24 | Q1447349003 | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | Q1447349001 | ND |
| 2014-12-22 | Q1460724003 | ND |
| 2014-12-22 | Q1460724001 | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | Q1511510003 | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | Q1511510001 | ND |
| 2015-06-22 | Q1523094001 | ND |
| 2015-06-22 | Q1523094003 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | Q1829489006 | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | Q1946488007 | ND |
| 2020-07-21 | Q2028841001 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | Q2118249002 | ND |
| 2022-07-26 | Q2221173011 | ND |
| 2023-08-11 | Q2333709001 | ND |