Bromochloromethane
Suburban East Salem WD
NOTE: Suburban East Salem WD purchases water from Salem Public Works which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Salem Public Works.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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
NOTE: Suburban East Salem WD purchases water from Salem Public Works which is required to test for bromochloromethane. Sample information shown below was taken by Salem Public Works.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-22 | 201301230231AM | ND |
| 2013-04-22 | 201304230046AM | ND |
| 2013-07-17 | 201307180699AM | ND |
| 2013-10-21 | 201310220230AM | ND |