Bromochloromethane
City of Forest Grove
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-17 | 440-44118-1 | ND |
| 2013-04-17 | 440-44118-3 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 2863333 | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 2863359 | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | WA97-SE3-13-1989 | ND |
| 2013-10-16 | WA97-SE3-13-1989 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | WA97-SE4-14-0130 | ND |
| 2014-01-22 | WA97-SE4-14-0130 | ND |