Bromochloromethane
Wells Branch MUD 1
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 | 0.200 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.200 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.144 ppb | 3 | 3 | 0.0710 ppb - 0.204 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-30 | Q1310248001 | 0.200 ppb |
| 2014-01-27 | Q1402121001 | 0.157 ppb |
| 2014-04-29 | 4E09007-01 | 0.0710 ppb |
| 2014-07-28 | Q1431280001 | 0.204 ppb |