Bromochloromethane
Hartselle Utility Board
NOTE: Hartselle Utility Board purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
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.
9
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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
NOTE: Hartselle Utility Board purchases water from Decatur which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Decatur.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | 140217015-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 3031419 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 3094201 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 3133373 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 150224005-1 | ND |
| 2016-03-23 | 160323027-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 170117023-1 | ND |
| 2018-02-16 | 180216034-1 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 19010619-001A | ND |