Bromochloromethane
Deforest Waterworks
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
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 bromochloromethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer, harm to reproduction and child development, and change to fetal growth and development.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-29 | 404007001 | ND |
| 2023-03-21 | 669283001 | ND |
| 2023-03-21 | 669282001 | ND |
| 2023-06-08 | 682745001 | ND |
| 2023-06-08 | 682743001 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 691015001 | ND |
| 2023-07-25 | 691015002 | ND |
| 2023-09-07 | 698953003 | ND |
| 2023-09-07 | 698953001 | ND |
| 2023-09-19 | 701205001 | ND |
| 2023-09-19 | 701208001 | ND |
| 2023-12-12 | 714406001 | ND |
| 2023-12-12 | 714406002 | ND |