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Bromodichloromethane

Pecos County Fresh Water

Bromodichloromethane, one of the total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), is formed when chlorine or other disinfectants are used to treat drinking water. Bromodichloromethane and other disinfection byproducts increase the risk of cancer and may cause problems during pregnancy. Click here to read more about disinfection byproducts.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

5

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.845 ppb21ND - 1.69 ppb
20190.600 ppb21ND - 1.20 ppb
20200.500 ppb21ND - 1.000 ppb
20210.695 ppb21ND - 1.39 ppb
20220.535 ppb21ND - 1.07 ppb
2023ND20ND

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 bromodichloromethane was based on the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer and harm to fetal growth and development.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-25Q1803182005ND
2018-06-14Q18238370011.69 ppb
2019-02-21Q1907797001ND
2019-08-14Q19560560011.20 ppb
2020-02-06Q2004913001ND
2020-06-04Q20223890011.000 ppb
2021-05-20Q21132140011.39 ppb
2021-05-20Q2113214002ND
2022-02-08Q2204840002ND
2022-08-22Q22249170011.07 ppb
2023-02-07Q2304623001ND
2023-05-22Q2319355002ND