Chrysene
Saugatucket Springs
Chrysene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
6
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-10 | 1405626-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 1504555-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2016-10-24 | 1605093-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | 1704906-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 1804572-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 1904714-01_TO40 | ND |