Bromochloromethane
Milwaukee 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.
8
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 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-11 | 2777868 | ND |
| 2013-02-12 | 2778882 | ND |
| 2013-05-06 | 2819869 | ND |
| 2013-05-06 | 2819854 | ND |
| 2013-08-05 | 2869993 | ND |
| 2013-08-05 | 2869981 | ND |
| 2013-11-04 | 2924749 | ND |
| 2013-11-04 | 2924675 | ND |