Bromochloromethane
La Grange Park
NOTE: La Grange Park purchases water from Brookfield-no Riverside Water Commission which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Brookfield-no Riverside Water Commission.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: La Grange Park purchases water from Brookfield-no Riverside Water Commission which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Brookfield-no Riverside Water Commission.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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