Bromochloromethane
University of Illinois - Champaign
NOTE: University of Illinois - Champaign purchases water from IL American - Champaign which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by IL American - Champaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 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: University of Illinois - Champaign purchases water from IL American - Champaign which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by IL American - Champaign.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-02 | 21368701 | ND |
| 2013-04-02 | 21368901 | ND |
| 2013-04-02 | 21368501 | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 23658501 | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 23658301 | ND |
| 2013-10-02 | 23658701 | ND |