Bromochloromethane
Center Point Taylor System
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-11 | AE08972 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | AE08974 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | AE74876 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | AE74878 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | AF30641 | ND |
| 2020-10-14 | AF30647 | ND |
| 2021-03-24 | AF48152 | ND |
| 2021-03-24 | AF48154 | ND |
| 2021-05-25 | AF55355 | ND |
| 2021-05-25 | AF55357 | ND |
| 2022-03-30 | AF91304 | ND |
| 2022-03-30 | AF91306 | ND |
| 2023-09-25 | AG57465 | ND |
| 2023-09-25 | AG57467 | ND |