Bromochloromethane
Fitchburg Utility District 1
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.
15
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-24 | 702732-7964 | ND |
| 2013-01-24 | 702727-7964 | ND |
| 2013-01-24 | 702717-7964 | ND |
| 2013-01-24 | 702721-7964 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736900-9505 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736892-9505 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736894-9505 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736896-9505 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 121708001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 152080001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 152081001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 152086001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 152071001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 152068001 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 35206535001-1 | ND |