Bromochloromethane
Oak Shores Water 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.
8
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 | 1 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-06 | 100649Q | ND |
| 2013-09-12 | 102172P | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | Q1407787001 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | Q1529033007 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | Q1631565002 | ND |
| 2017-09-11 | Q1742461002 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | Q1850818002 | ND |
| 2019-05-16 | Q1926236002 | ND |