Bromochloromethane
Weston Municipal Utilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0244 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.122 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.0202 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.101 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-21 | 812587-12180 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | 812591-12180 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | 812599-12180 | 0.122 ppb |
| 2014-08-21 | 812583-12189 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | 812595-12180 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 844547-13504 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 844555-13504 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 844539-13504 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 844543-13504 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 849101-13686 | 0.101 ppb |