Bromochloromethane
City of Chesapeake - Western Branch System
NOTE: City of Chesapeake - Western Branch System purchases water from City of Portsmouth which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Portsmouth.
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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2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Chesapeake - Western Branch System purchases water from City of Portsmouth which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Portsmouth.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2013-01-11 | 201301170718AM | ND |
2013-04-09 | 201304110612AM | ND |
2013-07-08 | 201307090245AM | ND |
2013-10-01 | 201310030468AM | ND |
2018-04-16 | 3914796 | ND |