Bromochloromethane
Siloam Springs Waterworks
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.
12
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 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-12 | O131640075 | ND |
| 2013-09-10 | O132540001 | ND |
| 2013-12-18 | O133530001 | ND |
| 2014-03-12 | O140720073 | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 14114011601 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | 15099001309 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | 16098008301 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 16175002701 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | 16217006901 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 17110001601 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18137013209 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 19093000901 | ND |