Bromochloromethane
Burlington Department Public Works Water Div
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.
10
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-30 | 722441-9006 | ND |
| 2013-08-21 | 739410-9592 | ND |
| 2013-11-19 | 759527-10309 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 1402-02613-001 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | 772421-10816 | ND |
| 2015-02-13 | 1502-02664-001 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | 1602-02695-001 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | 1701-01647-001 | ND |
| 2018-01-11 | 1801-01056-001 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | 1901-00952-001 | ND |