Bromochloromethane
Houma Water Treatment Service Area
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 11.5 ppb | 3 | 2 | ND - 17.3 ppb |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2014-02-24 | AD89295 | 17.3 ppb |
2014-02-24 | AD89295 | 17.3 ppb |
2014-12-02 | 3148278 | ND |
2015-03-03 | 3198620 | ND |
2015-06-02 | 3253879 | ND |
2015-09-09 | 3317862 | ND |