Dichlorodifluoromethane
Beebe Plain Water System
NOTE: Beebe Plain Water System purchases water from Derby Line Village Water District which is required to test for dichlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Derby Line Village Water District.
Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon-12) is a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant banned in 2000 under the Montreal Protocol because of its ozone-depleting properties. Freons can cause heart, nervous system and liver damage.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Beebe Plain Water System purchases water from Derby Line Village Water District which is required to test for dichlorodifluoromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Derby Line Village Water District.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-18 | 17V00049 | ND |
| 2019-10-23 | 20V00054 | ND |