Bromochloromethane
Hartford 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.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-18 | 759063-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759061-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759069-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759065-10298 | ND |
| 2013-11-18 | 759067-10298 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785739-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785747-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785743-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785745-11363 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 785741-11363 | ND |