Bromochloromethane
California American Water Company - Coronado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.118 ppb | 4 | 4 | 0.0700 ppb - 0.170 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.0500 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 0.120 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 16 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-14 | 23026601 | 0.130 ppb |
| 2013-08-14 | 23026501 | 0.170 ppb |
| 2013-11-14 | 24009701 | 0.1000 ppb |
| 2013-11-14 | 24009801 | 0.0700 ppb |
| 2014-02-12 | 24741901 | 0.120 ppb |
| 2014-02-12 | 24741801 | 0.0800 ppb |
| 2014-05-14 | 25564001 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 25564101 | ND |