Bromochloromethane
New London Water
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.
8
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | 0.710 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.42 ppb |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-05 | 14219010801 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 15197005901 | ND |
| 2016-09-06 | 16252008501 | 1.42 ppb |
| 2016-10-31 | 16308000401 | ND |
| 2017-02-14 | 17046005401 | ND |
| 2017-07-31 | 17215006001 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | 18263004301 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19198001801 | ND |