Bromochloromethane
City of Port Lavaca
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 | 0.270 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.539 ppb |
| 2014 | 0.0580 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 0.116 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-22 | Q1305915001 | 0.539 ppb |
| 2013-11-21 | Q1314270001 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | Q1405756001 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | Q1416699001 | 0.116 ppb |