Bromochloromethane
South Cumberland UD
NOTE: South Cumberland UD purchases water from Crossville Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Crossville Water Department.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 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
NOTE: South Cumberland UD purchases water from Crossville Water Department which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Crossville Water Department.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013-08-20 | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | ND |
| 2014-02-19 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | ND |