Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Lafe Regional Water Distribution District
Dibenz[a,h]anthracene 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | 14030000701 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 14296000101 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | 15324000401 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | 16294004001 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 17291001001 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 18319000601 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 19263000307 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 19283013607 | ND |