Bromochloromethane
City of Haltom City
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.
4
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 | 0.0920 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.190 ppb |
| 2014 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-14 | 1303490-001D | ND |
| 2013-06-25 | Q1302845001 | 0.190 ppb |
| 2013-09-24 | Q1307925001 | 0.178 ppb |
| 2013-12-18 | Q1318372001 | ND |