Bromochloromethane
Mokena
NOTE: Mokena purchases water from Tinley Park which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Tinley Park.
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.
6
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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: Mokena purchases water from Tinley Park which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Tinley Park.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-10 | 21526801 | ND |
| 2013-04-10 | 21526701 | ND |
| 2013-08-07 | 22907901 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 23771801 | ND |
| 2013-10-09 | 23771901 | ND |
| 2014-01-13 | 24483401 | ND |