Bromochloromethane
Athens Utilities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-20 | 2848186 | ND |
| 2013-09-05 | 2896213 | ND |
| 2013-12-10 | 2944368 | ND |
| 2014-03-04 | 2987046 | ND |
| 2014-05-29 | 140530001-1 | ND |
| 2015-06-08 | 150609027-1 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | 160523037-1 | ND |
| 2017-05-23 | 170523030-1 | ND |
| 2018-04-23 | 180423023-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | 20105665001_IVOC | ND |