Bromochloromethane
Waukesha Water Utility
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.
14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-08 | 816374-12269 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 816376-12269 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 816380-12269 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 816778-12294 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 816774-12294 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 816776-12294 | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 820801-12402 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 847505-13598 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 847518-13598 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 847509-13598 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 848079-13612 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 848077-13612 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 848083-13642 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 848081-13642 | ND |