Bromochloromethane
City of West Fargo
NOTE: City of West Fargo purchases water from City of Fargo which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Fargo.
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.
4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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: City of West Fargo purchases water from City of Fargo which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Fargo.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-20 | 710843-8413 | ND |
| 2013-06-03 | 722820-9006 | ND |
| 2013-09-03 | 741684-9658 | ND |
| 2013-12-02 | 760943-10383 | ND |