Bromochloromethane
City of Albany
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.
8
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-10 | 201304110641AM | ND |
| 2013-04-10 | 201304110494AM | ND |
| 2013-07-22 | 201307250128AM | ND |
| 2013-07-23 | 201307250124AM | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 201310300100AM | ND |
| 2013-10-28 | 201310300096AM | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 201401230200AM | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 201401230152AM | ND |