Bromochloromethane
Newark Water Department
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-09 | JB75992-1 | ND |
| 2015-05-18 | 03008 52015 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | 360901006 | ND |
| 2017-09-06 | 370906027 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 380717041 | ND |
| 2019-07-19 | 390719024 | ND |