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Bromodichloromethane

Linkwood Estates Subdivision

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.

 

14

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

2

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND20ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
20220.337 ppb31ND - 1.01 ppb
20230.585 ppb21ND - 1.17 ppb

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
2018-02-13Q1805888002ND
2018-02-13Q1805888004ND
2019-03-05Q1909165002ND
2019-03-05Q1909165003ND
2019-06-19Q1937667002ND
2020-02-12Q2005782001ND
2020-02-12Q2005782003ND
2021-06-16Q2115848004ND
2021-09-13Q2124828001ND
2022-03-22Q2209181002ND
2022-03-22Q2209181005ND
2022-06-06Q22157360021.01 ppb
2023-02-21Q2307021002ND
2023-12-04Q23516460011.17 ppb