Bromochloromethane
Mcintosh Water & Fire Pro Authority
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.
6
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-07 | 400-98144-1 | ND |
| 2015-11-12 | 400-113757-1 | ND |
| 2015-11-12 | 400-113757-2 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | 400-128509-2 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | 400-128509-1 | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | 400-147277-1V | ND |