Bromomethane
East Longmeadow DPW Water Department
NOTE: East Longmeadow DPW Water Department purchases water from Springfield Water and Sewer Commission which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
Bromomethane, or methyl bromide, is a pesticide fumigant that was banned because it depletes the ozone layer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 3 | 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
NOTE: East Longmeadow DPW Water Department purchases water from Springfield Water and Sewer Commission which is required to test for bromomethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
Date | Result |
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2013-03-19 | ND |
2013-06-18 | ND |
2013-09-17 | ND |
2013-12-10 | ND |