Bromochloromethane
Bessemer Water Service
NOTE: Bessemer Water Service purchases water from Governmental Utility Service Corporation which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Governmental Utility Service Corporation.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Bessemer Water Service purchases water from Governmental Utility Service Corporation which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Governmental Utility Service Corporation.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2016-01-11 | 160111028-1 | ND |
2019-01-30 | 19010705-001A | ND |