Bromochloromethane
Bennington Water Department
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.
15
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-15 | 714496-8578 | ND |
| 2013-04-15 | 714498-8578 | ND |
| 2013-05-21 | 720762-8898 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736907-9505 | ND |
| 2013-08-12 | 736890-9505 | ND |
| 2013-11-12 | 758261-10266 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | 1402-02560-001 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | 1402-02560-002 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | 1502-02721-001 | ND |
| 2015-11-12 | 1511-24580-001 | ND |
| 2016-02-08 | 1602-02636-001 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | 1702-03208-001 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | 1702-03208-003 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | 1802-03280-001 | ND |
| 2019-02-15 | 1902-03733-001 | ND |