Bromochloromethane
Hibbing
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.
16
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 14A0762-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-26 | 2025734003 | ND |
| 2014-08-26 | 2025734006 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 14L0519-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | 14L0519-02 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 2056079003 | ND |
| 2015-02-23 | 2056079006 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 16C0397-01 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 16C0398-01 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 16C0399-01 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 17I0942-01 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 17I0942-02 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | 18C0858-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-11 | 18F0733-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | 19F1477-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | 19F1480-01 | ND |