Bromochloromethane
Carolina Beach Water System
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 | 0.00857 ppb | 7 | 1 | ND - 0.0600 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-03 | 3149417 | 0.0600 ppb |
| 2014-12-03 | 3149448 | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 3149050 | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 3149373 | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 3148903 | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 3148933 | ND |
| 2014-12-03 | 3149024 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 3173334 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247065 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247171 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247383 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247366 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247335 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247194 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247112 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 3247124 | ND |